Employment Opportunities

Teen Services Associate 

Enthusiastic about technology and excited to make an impact working with teens? We are looking for a creative and dynamic individual to join our Teen Services Team at the Main Library. As part of our team, you will provide services and assistance to our high school and middle school-aged customers in our teen center and multi-media lab. Candidates must be proficient with technology, possess strong customer service skills, be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and—most importantly—must enjoy working with teens of all ages.

In this role you will:

• Assist with projects and services for Studio 270, the Digital Media Lab, & the Teen Services Department.
• Provide readers' advisory and reference services.
• Collaborate with other departments to provide high-quality programs and services.
• Plan and present activities,programs, and events.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Customer-focused,enthusiastic, friendly, and empathetic.
• Enthusiastic about working with teens, ages 11-18 years old.
• A motivated self-starter with a strong work ethic and excellent time management skills.
• Mindful, adaptable, and open to new ideas and feedback.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working with Teens.
• Mac OS skills are desirable.
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills desirable.

Full-time: 37.5hours per week including weekday, evening, and weekend hours.

Hourly Rate: $21.00 per hour + Excellent Time Off Benefits. Click here for benefit information.

APPLICATION DEADLINE →Open Until Filled

Please review the full job description and consider joining our award-winningLibrary! Click here to download the Application and save it as a pdf file.Submit a cover letter, resume, and the Employment Application to → jobs@gailborden.info .

Security Guard

Gail Borden Public Library has an immediate opening for a part-time Security Guard.  The individual in this position will patrol the interior and exterior of the Main Library, as well as the branch locations. The person in this position must exercise sound judgment in interpreting library safety and security policies with the ability to take decisive action when needed. This position requires the ability to make continuous rounds of all public and staff areas, including parking areas. 

The mix of duties for this position includes, but is not limited to:

• Assists staff in maintaining appropriate customer behavior.
• Enforces correction of minor policy infractions
• Writes Incident Reports for unusual or disruptive incidents.
• Assists in monitoring theft detection.
• Performs a total security check of Library facilities after closing.
• Assists with maintenance functions as needed.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid Illinois driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Requires physical stamina and mobility to perform ongoing patrols of interior and exterior library spaces.

• Knowledge and experience in security procedures, emergency safety practices, and de-escalation techniques.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills
• Prior police, fire or military experience strongly preferred.
• Spanish language skills are a plus.

18 hours per week; the schedule includes afternoon, evening, and weekend hours. Must be available to respond on an on-call basis to escalated security incidents, as needed.

Pay Rate: $21.00 per hour. Click here for benefit information.

Application Deadline → February 27, 2026, or until filled.

Please review the full job description and consider joining our Team! Click here to download the Employment Application and save it as a pdf file. Submit the Employment Application, cover letter, and resume to → jobs@gailborden.info.