Bring it!
Diversity • Equity • Inclusion
The Community Library Association is comprised of The Community Library, The Gold Mine Thrift and Consign Stores, and the Center for Regional History, which includes the Regional History Museum, Reading Room, and the Ernest and Mary Hemingway House and Preserve.
We believe it is within all of us to inspire, motivate, facilitate, and challenge one another to new thinking. Passionately.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering for The Community Library, Regional History Museum, or The Gold Mine Thrift Store, start here!
Community Library Association Employment Benefits
All employees are eligible for:
- Voluntary vision and dental insurance
- Employee discount at The Gold Mine Thrift Store
- Professional development stipend ($200/year for part-time employees, $400/year for full-time employees)
Full-time employees are eligible for:
- Health insurance: the CLA pays for 85% of a Regence Gold 800 plan, or the employee can choose to apply the dollar amount of that coverage to a Regence Platinum 500 plan, Regence Gold 1500 plan, Regence Gold 2500 plan, or a Regence Silver HSA 5100.
- Retirement plan: the CLA offers an employer-sponsored retirement plan and up to a 4% match on an employee’s gross earnings.
- Paid time off: the CLA annually offers 11 holidays, 10 vacation days (15 after 3 years), 6 sick days, 5 days bereavement (per loss, not per year), and jury duty/witness pay (up to two weeks, after that at the discretion of the organization).
- Life Insurance: the CLA pays for a $10,000 AD&D policy for each full time employee.
Full-Time Job Openings
Processing Associate – Gold Mine Thrift Store
Type: Full-time, year-round, non-exempt position; candidates interested in part-time
will also be considered.
Location: Ketchum, Idaho
Compensation: $20/hour starting (schedule to be determined; Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat)
Full-time Benefits: Paid vacation, paid holidays, paid sick time, 85% of health insurance premium paid by employer, retirement plan with 4% match, employer-paid AD&D policy, voluntary vision, short-term disability and dental plans.
Special Instructions: Successful applicants must complete a criminal background check.
Job Summary: This individual assists with the processing, pricing, and displaying of housewares,
books and clothing sorting/pricing and assists, when needed, with cashiering or receiving donations in both the thrift and possibly the consignment stores. Additional donation categories may also be assigned to this individual. The primary objective is to maximize the sales generated from these items as part of the Gold Mine Stores in delivering outstanding customer service.
Part-Time Job Openings
There are no long-term part-time positions available at this time.
Seasonal Employment
There are no seasonal positions available at this time.
