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Administrative Coordinator (Full-Time)

If you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution behind the scenes while supporting the people and services that make our library a vital part of the community, we encourage you to apply! Fremont Public Library is seeking an Administrative Coordinator to join our team.

The Administrative Coordinator provides essential administrative support to the staff in Administration, specifically the Library Director, Assistant Director, Business Manager, and HR Generalist. This role typically includes managing supplies, preparing documents and maintaining files, data entry and minutes taking.

The ideal candidate will be able to complete a variety of office support tasks using various software programs in a windows environment. They will be able to prioritize their tasks and complete them before the deadline, maintain confidentiality, and execute their work with a high degree of attention to detail.

Hours & Pay: This is a year-round, full-time non-exempt position at 40 hours per week. Hours vary according to duties, including nights and weekends. $23.97-$29.96 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance programs.
Retirement Plans: Employer contributions to an IMRF pension plan (required enrollment) with the option to start a 457 tax-deferred retirement savings plan.
Professional Development: Funding for conferences, seminars, and workshops.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Counseling and wellness services.
Paid holiday, sick and vacation time off.

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Application deadline: October 19, 2026. No phone calls or emails, please.

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Circulation Page (Part-Time)

Join the Fremont Public Library in Mundelein as a Page! The Page uses their skills to shelve, retrieve and organize materials, neaten the department by cleaning or straightening toys and equipment, and generally assist in presenting an area that is easy to navigate and a pleasure to use. This is one of the most crucial roles in the library; a misplaced book is a lost book. This is a great job for high school and college students! You must be at least 16 years old to work the required hours.

Required Hours:12 hours per week; Mondays from 5PM - 9PM, Wednesdays from 5PM - 9PM and Sundays from 1PM - 5PM.

Pay: $15 per hour. Paid leave and sick time included.

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Circulation Assistant (Part-Time)

Fremont Public Library in Mundelein is seeking a friendly, detail-oriented individual with to join the team as a Circulation Assistant. In this role, you will provide excellent customer service and assist patrons at the checkout desk, issue library cards, check materials in a courteous and efficient manner, and help ensure library materials move smoothly throughout the library for patrons to enjoy.

Required Hours: This is a year-round, non-exempt part-time position scheduled 16 hours per week. This opening requires working: Tuesday 5pm - 9pm, Wednesday 5pm - 9pm, Thursday 1pm - 5pm, and every other weekend (Saturday from 1pm - 5pm and Sunday from 12:45pm - 5pm).

Pay & Benefits: $16 - $17 per hour, depending on qualifications. Includes paid sick and leave time.

Requirements:

Excellent written, verbal, and listening, communication skills
The ability to prioritize, multi-task, and perform tasks accurately
Willingness to learn and work with technology in a library setting
Expertise in using good judgment in a variety of situations

Qualifications:

Have at least a high school degree or equivalent.
Display an outgoing, friendly personality and ability to communicate well with patrons and co-workers.
Be comfortable using a computer and barcode scanner, including the ability to use library software and specific internet programs required for the job.

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Youth Services Library Assistant (Part-Time)

Do you enjoy meeting new people? Do you love the library and what it has to offer? Come and work at the friendliest library in Illinois! Fremont Public Library is a large district library with a friendly, neighborhood-library atmosphere. It's common for us to forge friendships and connections with our patrons! We pride ourselves on outstanding customer service that welcomes all people.

Library Assistants in the Youth Services Department work at Help Desks located on the first floor of the library. These desks offer help to patrons of all ages! Primary duties include:

Finding and placing holds on library materials
Helping patrons sign up for programs
Assisting with business machines (copy, fax, scan, print, and computers)
Answering directional questions about the library
Duties may also include shelving, assisting with programming, or other duties as described in the Job Description.

Hours: This position will be regularly scheduled 24 hours per week. This position is required to work nights and weekends. There is an option to add daytime hours, but nights and weekends are a firm requirement.

Pay: $16 per hour. This is year-round, part-time non-exempt position.

Benefits:

Paid sick and paid leave time.
Paid Holidays when the holiday falls on the day you are usually scheduled to work.
Employee Assistance Programs (EAP): Counseling and wellness services.
Retirement: IMRF and the option to start a 457 retirement savings plan.
Professional Development: Funding for conferences, seminars, and workshops.

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Application Deadline: April 10, 2026. No emails or phone calls, please.