The Free Library of Philadelphia provides educational programming to enhance and enrich the lives of residents and free access to important resources and services. The Library hosts thousands of public programs each year, including storytimes, author events, makerspace activities, holiday parties, book clubs, and more. The Communications… continue reading The Free Library Seeks a Contract Event Photographer

By written by Administrator    September 11, 2023   

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Would you like to work for one of the largest urban library systems in America? The Free Library of Philadelphia circulates more than eight million items to almost 500,000 patrons and conducts thousands of programs for people of all ages every year. We recognize that only a dedicated staff could make these achievements possible.  We are… continue reading We're Hiring After-School Leaders!

By written by Jenn D.    August 9, 2023    11  

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Would you like to work for one of the largest urban library systems in America? The Free Library of Philadelphia circulates more than eight million items to almost 500,000 patrons and conducts thousands of programs for people of all ages every year. We recognize that only a dedicated staff could make these achievements possible.  We are… continue reading We're Hiring Library Facility Guards!

By written by Jenn D.    July 28, 2023    12  

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Are you a librarian with three years of experience and a passion for serving diverse populations in an urban public library setting? The Free Library of Philadelphia is seeking experienced librarians to supervise branches as they inspire lifelong learning in neighborhoods throughout the city. This is a community-focused librarian position (MLS… continue reading The Free Library Seeks Library Supervisors!

By written by Bridget G.    February 7, 2023   

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Are you interested in working for the Free Library of Philadelphia? We have scores of different job types in diverse fields such as security, property management, IT, communications, and more! With 54 locations in every part of Philadelphia, we need dedicated, enthusiastic, and creative staff to support the incredible public resource that is… continue reading Find a Job and Build Your Career at the Free Library

By written by Administrator    September 19, 2022    12  

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Aren’t cover letters a thing of the past? Shouldn’t we be able to do away with them now that most job applications are online? The answer is no to both questions, and these here are the reasons why. Your resume should cover the basics of your jobs and education, but it doesn’t really convey who you are as a person—what… continue reading Cover Letters Uncovered!

By written by Karen H.    February 26, 2020   

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The United States has counted its population every 10 years since 1790, and in 2020 we will do so again with a Census . Why does the country undertake this challenging count? Well, it's mandated by the U.S. Constitution (Article 1, Section 2) AND it helps determine how BILLIONS of dollars in federal funds are allocated to states, cities,… continue reading Census 2020, Your Community, and You: Information and Employment Opportunities

By written by Jenn D.    January 6, 2020    5  

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Searching for a new job can be scary, especially when you have no idea how to start or where to look!  These local Philadelphia resources can help take the mystery out of finding the perfect job. Halloween should be spooky, but looking for your next employment opportunity doesn’t have to be. Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Are… continue reading Four Websites That Make Job Searching Less Spooky

By written by Karen H.    October 9, 2019    1  

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Looking for the Nonprofit Job Listings? We’re changing things up a little bit! Moving forward, instead of a weekly list of jobs, we will be sharing useful resources and upcoming events for job seekers and career changers here on the Free Library’s blog. For nonprofit jobs, we recommend checking out our favorite job sites: Idealist… continue reading Do Something Great: Find Your Next Nonprofit Job!

By written by Caitlin S.    October 2, 2019    17  

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