Job & Internship Opportunities

Opening: Library Page

Overview

This is a 6-12 hour/week, non-exempt position. Pay rate is $16/hour.
To apply, send resume to Jake at jwicks@fflib.org by May 4th, 2026.

A library page assists library staff with routine tasks that support the day to day functioning of the library, including the shelving, maintenance and organization of library materials. This position reports to the Circulation Supervisor. When the Circulation Supervisor is not on-site, this position receives support from the library clerks and/or librarians.

Organization Profile

It is the mission of the Fayetteville Free Library (FFL) to support the evolving needs of our community. Staff members work energetically and collaboratively to contribute to the success of our programs, spaces, collections, and services across all areas of the library, in addition to focusing on their area of primary responsibility. We have a team-based environment made up of flexible and responsive professionals committed to our community.  

Job Responsibilities

Shelving and Collection Maintenance

  • Reshelves library materials according to library system of organization
  • Locates items to fulfill patron requests and items for deletion
  • Scans library shelves to ensure library materials are ordered properly; straightens, shifts, and reorganizes library materials as needed
  • Answers basic patron questions; refers in-depth questions to library clerks and librarians
  • Other duties as assigned

Administrative

  • Supports the mission and vision of the library by working collaboratively and effectively communicating with all library staff
  • Adheres to organizational policies and procedures

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Strong organization and alphabetization skills
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A commitment to serving our community
  • Ability to positively relate to and communicate with library patrons and staff members  
  • Ability to understand library policies and procedures
  • Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality
  • May be required to stand or sit for long periods of time
  • May be required to lift, pull, and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to work weekday afternoons and weekends

To apply: Please email resume to Jake Wicks, Circulation Supervisor, by Monday, May 4, 2026

At Fayetteville Free Library, we don’t just accept difference—we celebrate it. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We recognize that building a team of employees with diverse backgrounds, experiences and voices is not only the right thing to do, but also allows us to better serve our entire community.

Internships

We know that you have unique ideas, skills, and perspectives, and we want your internship experience to utilize all of them. Have an idea? Great! Have lots of interest or enthusiasm, but nothing concrete? That’s great, too! At the FFL you will work one on one with a member of the FFL professional team to create a customized internship plan. We have hosted interns for the following areas:

  • STEAM and Making
  • Participatory Programming
  • Marketing & Publicity
  • Partnerships & Outreach
  • Grant Writing
  • Local history and Digitization
  • Archives and Preservation
  • Services to Special Populations
  • Reference and Instruction
  • Collection Development and Access
  • Reader’s Advisory and Displays
  • Children’s Programs and Services
  • Teen Programs and Services
  • And more!

To apply, email your cover letter & resume to Leah Kraus at lkraus@fflib.org

This opportunity is for students interested in unpaid, for credit, experiential learning.