Fond du Lac Public Library employs about 45 people, full-time and part-time. Part-time positions range from 12 to 30 hours per week. The educational requirements for our positions range from less than a high school education to a master's in Library Science. All of our positions require basic computer literacy and excellent customer service capabilities. Any future openings will be posted in the library and listed on this web page. Feel free to watch any and all of these sources. We do not accept applications to keep on file when we have no openings.

Fond du Lac Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. 

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Teen Intern (part-time, limited term)

The Fond du Lac Public Library, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction, is pleased to offer a limited term, part-time, mentored teen internship position. This grant-funded position is available to area youth who are 16-19 years old who have not yet started college. Interns will learn about librarianship and library work as well as develop a program or service based on their interests, background, and talents. This position is an opportunity to gain insight into the field of librarianship and library work, as well as explore how to use individual talents and perspectives to make an impact on our local community. The intern will work closely with a librarian mentor team to develop a connected learning project that advances the library’s mission and benefits the Fond du Lac community.  

  • Hourly pay: $16.42 per hour
  • Schedule: 15 to 20 hours per week, flexible (up to 120 hours) starting as early as June 3, concluding by Aug. 30, 2024
  • Special notes: Part-time, temporary position, grant-funded
  • Deadline: Submissions reviewed upon receipt; position open until filled
  • Apply: Send a cover letter stating why you are interested in this position, and a resume to: Jackie Braatz
  • Complete job description: Job Description for Teen Engagement Intern

 

Local History Writer (Content Creator)

The Fond du Lac Public Library is seeking a limited term employee to fulfill duties and responsibilities related to revising, researching, and updating “Foot of the Lake: an early history of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin”. The book was published in 1998 under the direction of the Fond du Lac Public Library and has been used by area elementary school students and adults to learn more about the overall history of the Fond du Lac area. The Library aims to broaden the scope of the information and include events of the last 25 years. Work must be completed by Sept. 30, 2024.

  • Hourly pay: $27.92 – $35.89 per hour
  • Schedule: Varies; anticipating approximately 20 hours per week through September 2024 (300 - 350 hours total) 
  • Special notes: Previous experience researching history, writing, and working with community advisory committees is desirable.
  • Deadline: Submissions reviewed upon receipt; position open until filled
  • Apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and a one page local history writing sample to: Jackie Braatz
  • Complete job description: Local History Writer

 

Floating Library Clerk I (Circulation)

The Fond du Lac Public Library is seeking a friendly and reliable individual to fulfill the duties of a Library Clerk. The part-time position (average 19.5 hours/week) will be the first point of contact for our library visitors and will be responsible for all interactions at the checkout desk. The ideal candidate must enjoy helping people of all ages, be comfortable with technology, pay close attention to detail, and be able to work independently and with a team.

  • Hourly pay: $16.42 per hour
  • Schedule: Varies from week to week; includes at least one assigned evening per week and every other weekend. Flexibility to work other shifts may be required. Work schedule is typically published 2 weeks in advance.
  • Deadline: Submissions reviewed upon receipt; position open until filled
  • Apply: Submit a cover letter stating why you are interested in this position and a resume to: Jackie Braatz

 

Library Page/Shelver

The City of Fond du Lac Public Library is seeking several employees for a Library Page/Shelver. If you enjoy organizing things and making them look nice, this position is for you. Library Pages are responsible for shelving all returned materials, retrieving items from the book drop and checking in materials. Keeping books in order, making the shelves look nice, and straightening things around the library are the primary duties of this position. No direct customer service is required.

  • Hourly pay: $10.59 per hour
  • Schedule: Schedule will be an average 12.5 to 19.5 hours per week
  • Deadline: Submissions reviewed upon receipt; position open until filled
  • Apply: Submit a cover letter stating why you are interested in this position and a resume to: Jackie Braatz

 

SEED Design Lab Assistant 1 (LTE)

Fond du Lac Public Library’s Design Lab team is looking for a Design Lab Assistant 1 to oversee a variety of marketing, administrative, and data management tasks to support the Design Lab Summer and Academic Year Programs.

  • Hourly pay: $23.32/hour
  • Schedule: This position is part-time (19.5 hours/week) and includes evenings and weekends. Work is hybrid-remote (mix of required onsite programs, meetings, and other duties, and remote work hours with some flexibility). 
  • Deadline: Submissions reviewed upon receipt.
  • Apply: Send application to: Jackie Braatz.
  • Complete job description: Job Description 2024

 

SEED Pre-Service Teacher (LTE/Seasonal: Academic Year)

Fond du Lac Public Library’s Idea Studio makerspace team is looking for flexible and versatile Pre-Service Teachers (PST) to support the delivery of the Design Lab Summer and Academic Year Programs. 

  • Hourly pay: $22/hour
  • Schedule: Variable; up to 40 hrs/wk during program delivery and training. Some flexibility available if arranged at time of hire.
  • Deadline: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis.
  • Apply: Send resume and brief cover letter to: Jackie Braatz.
  • Complete job description: Job Description 2024
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