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:
Youth Services Aide - Job Description
Estimated Hiring Timeline:
· Application preference deadline: October 17, 2026
· Interviews scheduled (estimated): Week of October 19-23, 2026
· First Date of work (estimated): November 2, 2026
Application requirements: Completed PWPL Application, cover letter, and resume.
Starting pay: $15.83/hr with annual increases.
Benefits include: PTO leave and paid holidays.
Hours of work: Average weekly hours 20 - 25/week. Evening and Weekend hours are required.
Key responsibilities include:
· Provides friendly customer service and assistance with library services, collections, ad resources to patrons of all ages.
· Maintains order in youth services collections – including shelving materials and shifting collections as needed.
· Performing routing tasks to ensure a clean and efficient work environment.
· This position supports the operations of the department but is not responsible for the development or implementation of youth services programming.
Previous customer service experience is required, and previous library experience is preferred. Knowledge of youth literature and trends in youth interests are required.