Job Opportunities
Activity Services Guide
Pines & Plains Libraries is seeking a 20-hour Activity Services Guide (ASG). This position will join two other Activity Services Guides and will support the team mainly through graphic design and marketing. This position works to support the Elizabeth, Kiowa and Elbert branches along with another ASG. You will design appealing promotional materials, engage the community through social media, assist in updating the website, as well as assist with program planning, running a weekly storytime and growing friendly relationships all around Elbert County.
Really, no two days are alike. Some days, you read stories to children of all ages. You might lead a craft project as part of a Storytime. Other days, you may direct older children in a STEM activity. You love to plan programs for library patrons of all ages. Gardening? Photography? Hummingbirds? Movie nights? Whatever the community likes and needs, you’re up to the challenge. You also get to represent the Library District at special events, like Christmas tree lighting, harvest festivals and rodeos.
Job Location: Shares time with Elizabeth, Kiowa & Elbert Libraries
Hours: 20/week
Hourly Wage: $15.67-$18.80
This is a benefitted position.
To apply, please fill out a Pines & Plains Libraries General Application and email it along with a cover letter and resume to Lvancourt@pplibraries.org. All documents must be emailed to be considered for the position.
All Branches:
Library Service Technician Substitute
Pines & Plains Libraries is looking for Substitute Librarians. Do you want to get your foot in the door at a great place to work? Apply to be a substitute at the one of our three Library Branches and come learn what we are all about. In this position you will cover customer service shifts and other duties as needed. Please read the detailed job description below.
Job Location: Of your choice – email the branch you are interested in.
Hours: None guaranteed
Hourly Wage: $12.56 per hour
Benefits: None
For all locations: Please fill out a General Application and in the email introduce yourself and share with us why you’d like to be considered for this position. All documents must be emailed to be considered for the position.
Elizabeth Branch Email: Lvancourt@pplibraries.org
Kiowa Branch Email: Lvancourt@pplibraries.org
Simla Branch Email: kwilkinson@pplibraries.org
Lawn and Maintenance Contractor:
Elizabeth & Kiowa Library Branches
Pines & Plains Libraries is seeking a licensed general contractor and/or handyperson to perform routine inspections and light maintenance of the Elizabeth Library once a month for two hours, as well as to build or repair structures and systems at the Elizabeth and Kiowa facilities. Repairs may include drywall, framing, light electrical, light plumbing, cabling, flooring, concrete, and other miscellany associated with keeping the facilities up and running. Bids for this one-year contract, with the possibility of renewal, should include an hourly rate and an acknowledgement of the requirement for two hours of scheduled maintenance and inspection per month at the Elizabeth Library.
Wage: 2 hour monthly committee, upkeep of minor tasks, other projects as determined: $15.00 per hour.
As a contracted position there are no guaranteed hours beyond the 2 hour commitment monthly and there are no benefits provided.
Please direct questions to and submit bids in writing to Branch Manager Laurie Van Court: Lvancourt@pplibraries.org