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Employment

If you're looking for a job, we're looking for someone like you! Check out our current job opportunities, this may be the change that you've been looking for!

The Washington County Free Library recognizes the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to the Washington County Free Library today.

(In conformity with applicable laws, the Washington County Free Library is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, size, marital status, national origin, or physical or mental handicap.)

Employment Opportunities at Washington County Free Library
Position
Start Date
Closing Date
Degree Requirements
Library Assistant II (PT) – Public Services (Smithsburg Branch) High school diploma or GED
Librarian II - Head of Circulation Services – Fletcher Branch Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science from an American Library Association accredited program
Library Associate I (PT) – Public Services (Fletcher Branch) Bachelor’s degree from a recognized college or university.
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TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE

WCFL offers an extensive compensation package to reflect how much we value our employees. The benefits below are broken down into those available for both full-time and part-time employees.

The following is what you can expect as a full-time, benefited Washington County Free Library employee:

Leave Benefits
  • 15-25 days of annual Vacation Leave, based on years of service.
  • 6 paid Personal Days per year.
  • 8 hours of Sick Leave per month, unlimited annual carryover.
  • 14 paid holidays.
  • Paid Parental Leave (6 weeks paid, 6 weeks unpaid to run concurrent with FMLA).
Insurance Coverage
  • Comprehensive Health Insurance Plan, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
  • Library paid Life Insurance benefit.
  • Library paid Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance.
  • Library paid Short-Term Disability Insurance.
  • Library paid Long-Term Insurance.
Retirement Benefits
  • State and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Maryland Teachers Retirement System).
    • Vested after 10 years of service.
    • Credit for prior active military service and unused paid Sick Days.
  • Eligible to participate in 457b Deferred Compensation Program.
Other Benefits
  • Eligible for paid training for library and industry specific workshops and courses.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
  • Work/Life balance programs through the Employee Assistance Program.
  • Tuition Reimbursement Program for select degrees.
  • Ability to purchase books and media for personal use at a discounted rate.

Part-time employees working at least 20 hours per week receive the following:

Leave Benefits
  • Prorated Vacation Leave, based on number of hours worked per week and years of service (i.e.; employees working 20 hours per week will accrue half of what a full-time employee accrues).
  • Prorated paid Personal Days; number of days based on number of hours worked per week (i.e.; employees working 20 hours per week will receive half of what a full-time employee receives).
  • Prorated Sick Leave, unlimited annual carryover; number of hours based on number of hours worked per week (i.e.; employees working 20 hours per week will accrue half of what a full-time employee accrues).
  • 14 paid holidays.
Retirement Benefits
  • State and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan (Maryland Teachers Retirement System).
    • Vested after 10 years of service.
    • Credit for prior active military service and unused paid Sick Days.
  • Eligible to participate in 457b Deferred Compensation Program.
Other Benefits
  • Eligible for paid training for library and industry specific workshops and courses.
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
  • Work/Life balance programs through the Employee Assistance Program.
  • Ability to purchase books and media for personal use at a discounted rate.
 
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