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Careers at PPL

Portland Public Library is an equal-opportunity employer dedicated to providing everyone with safe and free access to educational and cultural resources. PPL is Maine’s most visited cultural institution and is a valued community asset, serving residents and visitors for over 150 years.

PPL offers free shared resources – books, film, history, big ideas – in a welcoming environment to foster meaningful connection and positive change in our dynamic City. PPL believes we are stronger the more fully we align our work and our resources toward equity, accessibility, inclusion, and representation of diverse experiences and perspectives. To succeed as a Library team member requires commitment to curiosity, inclusiveness, collaboration, and creativity. We enthusiastically invite you to apply.

PPL is committed to hiring and maintaining a diverse workforce of highly qualified staff to ensure broad perspectives, promote equity and inclusion, and connect to our wide community. Applicants with racially, ethnically, or culturally diverse identities or backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

 

Current Job Openings


LIBRARY SAFETY SPECIALIST (SECURITY)

Portland Public Library is seeking a Library Safety Specialist. 

Reporting to the Library Safety Manager, this position works with the Library staff in various departments and patrons to ensure a welcoming and safe environment for all. The Library Safety Specialist serves the Library’s patrons and staff by watching over their safety and addressing emergent security situations. The Specialist consults and coordinates with other Library staff as needed and exercises independent judgement to determine the appropriate course of action. The Specialist also works closely with the Community Resource Coordinator(s), the Facilities staff, and lends support when needed. As a member of the Library Safety team, this position reports to the Library Safety Manager. 

This is a full-time, 37.5 hour per week onsite position. This position is Tuesday to Saturday. Pay range begins at $21.08/hr. Excellent benefits include health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid leave. 

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Application Details

To apply, please send your resume, letter of interest, and three professional references via email at careers@portlib.org or via mail to:

Human Resources
Portland Public Library
5 Monument Square
Portland ME 04101

 

 

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