We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for our open positions. All positions require digital skills, a willingness to learn, and a commitment to providing excellent service to a diverse community in a dynamic and, at times, fast-paced environment.
If you’re passionate about strengthening our community through access, literacy, and lifelong learning—and you’re looking for meaningful, impactful work—we’d love to hear from you. Experience working in a library is an asset but not always required. We’re looking for people who share our commitment to serving others and helping our community thrive.
Library staff members are employees of the City of Ellsworth, Maine.
Our Mission
We believe that a strong library is the cornerstone of every healthy, sustainable community. Through passionate, knowledgeable staff, we strengthen the emotional, educational, and economic well-being of the communities we serve.
We are committed to expanding access—to books, information, technology, experiences, and connections—so that everyone has the opportunity to learn, build new skills, and thrive. We believe literacy, especially early literacy, is one of the most powerful drivers of individual and community well-being.
Our Values
We are guided by service, inclusivity, responsiveness, teamwork, and collaboration. We strive to create a welcoming environment where everyone feels they belong, and we believe libraries are powerful community connectors that bring people together through learning, shared experiences, and meaningful relationships.
Current Openings
There are no current openings.
Past Employment Opportunities
Part-time Circulation Assistant – no longer accepting applications (2026-07-13)
Internship | Communications Department (March – May 2026) – Position has been filled (2/16/2026)
We are excited to hear that you are interested in an internship with us!
This spring, the Ellsworth Public Library is an official Indie Lens Pop-Up Screening partner and will be hosting three public documentary screenings. All events are going to be accompanied by a community discussion (ASL interpreters will be present at the events). We are focused on creating an inter-generational conversation through these events.
And we are especially interested in young people’s perspectives on issues like democracy, power of voice, and diversity and community in 2026 – the year of the 250th anniversary of the US.
EPL will show the following documentaries:
March 21 at 2 PM – The Inquisitor (2026) | during Women’s History Month
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-inquisitor/
April 25 at 2 PM – The Librarians (2025) | during National Library Week
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians
May 23 at 2 PM – The Grocery List (2025)
https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-grocery-list-show/
Basic Requirements & Internship Details
- Total amount of hours: 40 (paid at minimum wage rate)
- Positions: 1 (40 hours/week) or 2 (2×20 hours/ week) | Talk to us about your requirements!
- Ideal runtime: 10 weeks from March – May
- All interns need to go through a mandatory background check.
- Interns aged 16 or 17 will need to provide a written consent form signed by their parents/guardians.
- We cannot provide a smartphone. We can provide a tablet on-site (tbc).
What’s Next?
Please send a cover letter or link to a short video to communications[at]ellsworthlibrary.net by February 15.
In your letter or video, please address the following questions:
- What interests you in interning with us and promoting our event series? What would you like to get out of it?
- Are you familiar with TikTok and/or social media overall?
- Would you be interested in creating short-form content for social media? | Talk to us if you would like to intern with us but have privacy concerns in regards to social media.
- Please mention relevant interests and experiences.
