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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.
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
POSITION INFORMATION
Title: Gold Mine Thrift Processing/Retail Associate
Job Type: Full-time, year-round, non-exempt position; candidates interested in part-time will also be
considered.
Location: Ketchum, Idaho
Reports to: Kelly Noble, Processing Manager
Compensation: $21/hour
Schedule: To be determined; Mon-Fri or Tue-Sat
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 be able to complete a criminal background check.
JOB SUMMARY
The Community Library seeks a full-time, year-round Processing/Retail Associate to assist with critical retail sales, donation pricing, restock 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 the consignment stores. This position has a minimum starting wage of $21/hour, and includes benefits such as an employee discount, 4% retirement plan match and paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave, as well as health insurance benefits. Part-time applicants will also be considered. Resumes/ applications will be accepted through end of day Monday, November 9, 2026. Details and application information here.
Part-Time Job Openings
POSITION INFORMATION
Title: Library Assistant
Job Type: Part-time (16-20 hours/week), year-round, non-exempt
Location: Ketchum, Idaho
Reports to: Candida Miniño, circulation supervisor
Compensation: $21/hour
Benefits: Voluntary vision, short-term disability, and dental plans.
Special Instructions: Successful applicants must be able to complete a criminal background check.
JOB SUMMARY
This Library Assistant works with a team of individuals to provide consistent, dynamic, and excellent customer service to library users and members. This position assists with the daily operations of the circulation desk and other library services, performing related duties as assigned. This position includes both weekend and evening hours. The application period is open Wednesday, October 28, 2026, to Sunday, November 8, 2026. Details and application information here.
Seasonal Employment/Internships
There are currently no seasonal employment or internship opportunities currently available.
Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering for The Community Library, Regional History Museum, or The Gold Mine Thrift Store, start here!
