Job Openings
Thank you for your interest in joining our team! Peter White Public Library is located in Marquette, which is located in the picturesque Upper Peninsula of Michigan. The Library provides services to the City of Marquette and five surrounding townships. The Peter White Public Library serves over 36,000 people; currently employs 40 people; and has an annual operating budget of $2 million.
Peter White Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome new staff and the unique contributions each one brings to our Library. Our patrons come from all walks of life and so do we.
How to Apply:
Applications are only accepted for currently posted openings.
A PWPL Employment Application is required for all job openings. Depending on the position a resume and cover letter may also be required. Please refer to the Job Opening for full details. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted.
Please send Employment Application and other requested documents to:
Andrea Ingmire, Library Director
Peter White Public Library
217 N. Front Street
Marquette, MI 49855
email: aing@pwpl.info
fax: 906-226-1783
Current Openings:
Summer Student Page – Temporary
Application requirements: Completed PWPL Application. Applicants must be 16 years old to apply. The application preference deadline is May 15, 2026.
Starting pay: $11.67 - $13.73/hr based on age.
Benefits include: Sick leave and paid holidays.
Hours of work: Average weekly hours 10-15/week. Evening and Weekend hours are required.
Key responsibilities include:
· Sorts and shelves library materials of all forms.
· Maintains order of library collection by shifting, dusting, and spine edging as needed.
· Locates and retrieves materials requested by staff and patrons.
· Assist patrons with book donations for Friends of PWPL.
· Summer Student Page will also assist with library programming to youth.
Ability to accurately alphabetize and file using numbers and letters. Ability to communicate effectively and carry out written and oral instructions required.