Heights Libraries
Cleveland Heights-University Heights
"Opening Doors, Opening Minds"

Welcome to the Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library,

At our library, we look for people with great customer service skills and a passion for library services to join our staff. One way to gain those skills is through volunteering, another way is to participate in the Library Experience Program. 

We welcome people with all kinds of backgrounds from engineering to liberal arts, retail to manufacturing. There is no typical library employee, that is... unless you wish to notice that we are all willing to bend over backwards for our customers. We truly reflect the backgrounds and interests of our customers; which in Cleveland Heights and University Heights means that we represent the world. 

Learn more about us and then, if you think you are simply the best, join us! 

EEO Employer

Heights Libraries does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, or disability in admission or access to the operation of its programs, services, activities, or its own employment practices. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.

 

Job Applications | Job Vacancies | Volunteer Applications | Volunteer Opportunities | Benefits
Practicum/Internship Opportunities

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Job Applications

Employment applications are accepted for advertised positions only. Applications can be faxed to (216-932-0932), emailed to jobs@heightslibrary.org or mailed to:

Office of the Human Resources Coordinator
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
2345 Lee Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Fax: 216-932-0932


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Job Vacancies
Finance Manager

The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library is seeking a Finance Manager to manage the financial operations of the library. This position reports to the Library Board of Trustees with an indirect reporting line to the Library Director. This is a hands-on position which requires knowledge and ability to manage both the strategic and day-to-day business operations of all library financial matters. Some of the duties include: conducting short and long range fiscal planning; managing the payroll, AP/AR processes; managing investments; and maintaining all library contracts for this public entity with an operating budget of $9m. This person is also responsible for maintaining the Library Board minutes and preparing financial reports.
Qualifications are a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, public administration or equivalent work experience. Minimum of five years of progressively responsible financial management experience required. Supervisory experience required. Knowledge and experience in government fund accounting preferred. Extensive experience with financial software applications and Microsoft Office required. Experience with CMI accounting software desired. Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal skills needed as this person will be working closely with all levels of the organization. Must have the ability to be bonded. Excellent organizational skills and a dedication to customer service required.
Salary range from $57,700 to $86,500 - starting salary commensurate with experience; OPERS and excellent benefits package. To receive full consideration please send the following: cover letter, résumé, our job application, salary requirement and two letters of professional reference by May 17, 2013.
Send required application material no later than May 31, 2013 to:
Human Resources Coordinator
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
2345 Lee Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Resumes and job applications may be e-mailed in Microsoft Word to jobs@heightslibrary.org. They must be received no later than the closing date given above.
No telephone calls, please.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Security Guard
Part Time
The Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library System seeks a person to ensure the security of customers, staff, materials and equipment. All of our five buildings are active community gathering places and require someone with a positive attitude and a team spirit. Guards patrol the library building and grounds, maintaining the security and safety of staff, customers, materials and equipment. They may also assist with minor custodial duties as needed. H.S diploma. Two years experience preferred. Successful applicant must treat all people with respect and be able to stand and walk for extended periods. Must enjoy working with teens, children and adults.
Excellent communication skills and ability to use office technology such as email and other library specific software applications. Ability to develop and maintain working relationships with leadership, peers and customers. Sixteen to twenty hours per week distributed over afternoons, evenings and weekends. Must be able to start at 3:00 p.m.
Salary range $11.45 to $16.04. Starting salary dependent on experience. Vacation, sick leave and Ohio Public Employees Retirement.
To apply, please submit a job application (you can download our application from our website www.heightslibrary.org at the Jobs webpage) and resume. Mail to: jobs@heightslibrary.org. Equal Opportunity Employer/Drug Free Workplace
Send required application material no later than 05/31/2013 to:
Human Resources Coordinator
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
2345 Lee Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Resumes and job applications may be e-mailed in Microsoft Word to jobs@heightslibrary.org. They must be received no later than the closing date given above.
No telephone calls, please.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Technology Trainer
Part Time
Do you enjoy teaching technology to people of all ages and skill level? Is providing quality customer service a top priority for you? The Cleveland Heights – University Heights Public Library is committed to providing high quality technology instruction to our customers and we’re currently looking for a part-time experienced and customer centered Technology Trainer to join our team. This individual will develop course content, deliver instruction in both a classroom and one-on-one learning environment and will also be part of our new Heights Knowledge and Innovation Center by assisting patrons and monitoring the computer lab.
Applicant must be able to make the complex simple and fun! We’re looking for a demonstrated knowledge of computer software (advance skills in Microsoft Office desired; knowledge of Microsoft Access a plus) and hardware, web applications, digital devices, and general technological concepts. Experience in course development and instructional design is desired. Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills, along with training experience and computer education are a must. A degree is required, but equivalent skills, knowledge and experience will be considered.
Technology Trainers will be expected to work a flexible schedule of 16 to 20 hours per week including weekdays, evenings and weekends. The salary range starts at $15.85 per hour.
For full consideration submit cover letter, resume and job application.
Send required application material no later than May 24, 2013 to:
Human Resources Coordinator
Cleveland Heights-University Heights Public Library
2345 Lee Road
Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Resumes and job applications may be e-mailed in Microsoft Word to jobs@heightslibrary.org. They must be received no later than the closing date given above.
No telephone calls, please.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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Volunteer Applications

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Volunteer Opportunities 

Afternoon Snack Program - University Heights Library
Purpose:

The University Heights Library needs volunteers for an afterschool snack program.
Duties: The volunteer(s) will assist in handing out snacks to the afterschool crowd and also help keep track of attendance.

Qualifications: Must enjoying working with teens.
 
Dates/Times: Mondays, starting October 1st. The program will run from 3:30-4:30. 
 
Contact: Heather Howiler, Training and Staff Development Manager/Volunteer Program Coordinator
hhowiler@heightslibrary.org or 216-932-3600 ext. #287
 

Reading Buddies Program - Lee Road Library 
Purpose: Teens helping kids build literacy skills over the summer. 
 
Duties: 1-hour once a week - read books, play games and complete activities that encourage literacy. 
 
Qualifications: Volunteers must be 14-18 years old and enjoy working with kids age K-3. Reading Buddies volunteers must be able to attend orientation the week of June 3rd.  
 
Date/Time:  Mondays 12:30-1:30 starting June 17th and ending July 29th. 
 
Contact: Heather Howiler, Training and Staff Development Manager/Volunteer Program Coordinator
hhowiler@heightslibrary.org or 216-932-3600 ext. #287
 

Summer Lunch Program - Lee Road Library
Purpose: The Lee Road Library will partner with the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District to serve free cold lunches to anyone under the age of 18 from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays this summer. 
 
Duties:

Lunches will be delivered already packed in individual bags.  Volunteers will set out bags and keep count of how many are used, then clean up.  Volunteers will also be asked to set out books, board games, etc. that the library staff will provide for this event.    
Qualifications:

Volunteers must love working with children of all ages.  Volunteers must attend an orientation the week of June 3rd. 
Date/Time: Program runs Monday, June 10 - Wednesday, July 31. 
 
Contact: Heather Howiler, Training and Staff Development Manager/Volunteer Program Coordinator
hhowiler@heightslibrary.org or 216-932-3600 ext. #287
 

Summer Lunch Program - University Heights Library
Purpose: The University Heights Library will partner with the Cleveland Heights-University Heights School District to serve free cold lunches to anyone under the age of 18 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm on Fridays this summer. 
 
Duties: Lunches will be delivered already packed in individual bags. Volunteers will set out bags and keep count of how many are used, then clean up. Volunteers will also be asked to set out books, board games, etc. that the library staff will provide for this event. 
 
Qualifications: Volunteers must love working with children of all ages. Volunteers must attend an orientation the week of June 3rd. 
 
Date/Time: Program runs Friday, June 14 - Friday, August 2.
 
Contact:  Heather Howiler, Training and Staff Development Manager/Volunteer Program Coordinator 
hhowiler@heightslibrary.org or 216-932-3600 ext. #287 
 


Harvey & Friends Bookshop - Volunteers Needed
Duties:
  • Perform sales and outstanding customer service tasks
  • Provide information about the Friends of the Library, including sign ups and renewal of memberships
  • Maintain neat bookshop appearance
  • Put up requested and timely displays, as needed
  • Keep titles in alphabetical order
  • Intake of monies from sales and maintain receipts
  • Assist in keeping inventory current
  • Projects as assigned (i.e. replenishment of shelves, dating products, etc.)
Qualifications: 16 years and up.  No experience necessary.
Date/Time: The schedule for volunteers is flexible and will be on a month to month basis with shifts lasting two hours or four hours. 
Training: Volunteers will work with other experienced volunteer to receive training as needed.
Contact: Email the Friends Office (Friends@heightslibrary.org) or call 216-321-7695.

Book Sale Volunteers / Book Sorters
Duties:
  • Sort books in the basement (accessible by stairs or elevator) in preparation of the FRIENDS'  Book Sale at University Heights Library in February.
  • Call other Friends about book sale and volunteering 
  • Evaluate book prices use designated websites to value books
  • Set-Up and staff Book sale by signing up for 2 hour shifts to restock books, work check-out stations and provide customer assistance.
Qualifications:  Ages 11 and up (children and teens must be accompanied by an adult).  No experience necessary.    
Date/Time: Various evenings and weekends dates available. 
Training: Volunteers will work with other experienced volunteer to receive training as needed.
Contact: Sherri Appleton, FRIENDS book sale co-chairperson
(216) 932-3600 ext. #234
friends@heightslibrary.org. 
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Practicum/Internship Opportunities

We welcome the opportunity to introduce students to public library work and believe such an experience should be mutually beneficial for both the student and the library. The Library Experience Program includes a general orientation to the library, various learning opportunities and the hands-on experiential activities needed to fulfill the requirements of your unpaid practicum or internship.

Our application process is a competitive one and we will select one or more students based on responses to questions on The Library Experience Program application. Please answer the questions in as much detail as possible. In addition, please attach a copy of any documentation from your school that specifies the expectations of this experience and a copy of your transcript showing the classes you’ve completed thus far.

Please allow four weeks for us to review your application and other documentation. Decisions are made as soon as possible after receiving the application. If you are selected, we will contact you to set up a meeting with your assigned Library Experience Program supervisor to work out the details.

Download an application >>

For more information, please contact:
Heather Howiler, Training and Staff Development Coordinator
216-932-3600 ext. #287
hhowiler@heightslibrary.org

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Benefits

Health Benefits
The library offers a medical plan where we pay 100% of medical, dental, vision and life insurance premiums for the employee.  Any dependent health benefits are paid at 100% by the employee.  The library does not contribute towards those premiums.

Life Insurance
Library paid $25,000 Life Insurance policy

OPERS
The library contributes to the employee portion of Ohio Public Employees Retirement System costs.

Salary Schedule
Increases are determined each year by the Library Board of Trustees. 

ETO
ETO is a combination of vacation, personal time and floating holidays.  It is accrued each pay period. 

Sick Time
Sick Time accrues separately, and can be used for illness or doctor's appointments.

Professional Development
Many opportunities for staff members to take classes and workshops to increase their skills and performance.

Tuition Reimbursement