We encourage all qualified candidates to apply for positions that we post on this website and advertise in the media. Some positions require a library background and some do not. All of our jobs require technology skills and the ability to deal with a diverse public and provide excellent customer service.
Library staff members are employees of the City of Ellsworth, Maine.
Current Openings
Internship | Communications Department (March – May 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 28 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.
