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Librarian I – Children’s Librarian

Date Posted:

Wednesday, May 28, 2025

Department:

Library

Compensation:

$23.66

Hours:

40 hours per week – Full Time

Deadline:

Open until filled

Position Objectives

The Grand Marais Public Library is seeking a creative, community-oriented Children’s Librarian
to join our team in a Librarian I capacity. This position plays a vital role in promoting early
literacy and lifelong learning by providing inclusive, engaging library services for children and
teens (ages 0–18), as well as their caregivers, educators, and families.

Duties and Responsibilities

Our Librarian I position supports the successful operation of the library by performing a broad
range of services for the public starting with direct customer service at the front desk and
leading up to assisting with long range planning. The Librarian I may develop and facilitate
programs, purchase materials for the collection, maintain the library’s social media platforms,
create publicity and marketing materials, and classify and catalog library materials within its focus area--youths services.

Minimum Requirements

1) Bachelor’s Degree. 2) One year of experience working with the public.

Applicants should demonstrate the ability to cheerfully and tactfully deal with a wide variety of
people; knowledge of library materials and classification systems; attention to detail;
knowledge and ability to use modern technology; ability to plan, schedule and organize
workload; an ability to work and learn independently and collaboratively; ability to train and
supervise staff; an ability to perform clerical work such as using word processing, photocopying,

Desirable Training and Experience

Professional experience as a children’s or youth services librarian, or transferable experience in
child-focused education and programming. Other work experience in public library
environments; high level of computer and digital literacy, experience working with youths and
families; experience classifying and cataloging library materials.

Applications are available at City Hall or the Grand Marais Library, or at https://www.ci.grand-marais.mn.us/apply.
Contact Amanda St. John at 218-387-1140 with any questions. Submit applications by 4:30 PM
on June 13, 2025 for first review of applications. Cover letter and resume encouraged. Open
until filled. Send applications via email to amanda@grandmarais.city, or to 

• Grand Marais Public Library
• 104 2nd Avenue West
• PO Box 280
• Grand Marais, MN 55604

Must be willing to work some evenings and Saturdays to help with staffing levels and to facilitate programs that meet the community needs. 

Come live and work on the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior close to the boundary waters, hiking, skiing, fishing, and Canada. Join a library that is one of the major hubs for a bustling community of artists, outdoor enthusiasts, retirees and tourists. Cook County has a high percentage of PhD’s per capita, and a community that enjoys a variety of intellectual, outdoor and off-grid pursuits.