Job Openings
Job Openings
Our mission is to enrich our community by providing access to resources and services that educate, inform, and enhance the quality and enjoyment of life. We believe that our staff is what makes the library great! Apply below for available positions.
The Woodford County Library is accepting applications for the following job opening:
Science in Play2Go Play Specialist
Main Library
Temporary/Seasonal • $15 per hour • 20-30 hours per week
September - December 2026
Designed by Kentucky Science Center and coming soon to the Woodford County Library, Science in Play2Go is a state-of-the-art, progressive exhibit with the express purpose of encouraging children to be discoverers of knowledge and champions of their own growth. Through play, this exhibit puts a strong emphasis on the act of scientific thinking rather than scientific content.
The Play Specialist will be responsible for helping to get the library ready to receive Science in Play2Go, maintaining the exhibit, and implementing and facilitating programs for school groups, families and teachers.
If you are interested, Click here to apply.
The Play Specialist is responsible for:
● Creating a fun and welcoming environment for visitors to Science in Play2Go.
● Working prior to the arrival of Science in Play2Go at the library to ready the community, library staff, and yourself.
● Helping to set up field trips, special programs and events around the Science in Play2Go experience.
● Keeping track of and communicating about the maintenance and materials needs of the exhibit.
● Presenting programs and activities associated with Science in Play2Go that accurately reflect the mission of the Kentucky Science Center and conform to strategic goals, objectives and outcomes.
● Assisting in the training and coaching of library staff and volunteers assigned to the exhibit.
● Communicate daily with the Director of the Woodford County Library.
● Encouraging visitors to complete evaluation forms regarding Science in Play2Go.
The ideal candidate will:
● Enjoy playing and having fun.
● Enjoy working with children and their families.
● Be at least 18 years of age at the time of hire.
● Be able to work comfortably with the public of all ages and backgrounds.
● Be organized, efficient, and adaptable; good critical eye for spotting small issues before they become problems.
● Have the ability to work proactively with little direct supervision.
● Appreciate working in a dynamic environment.
● Be excited about learning - both when it comes to themselves and others
Physical requirements of the job:
The Play Specialist must be able to read and closely examine items and information. They will spend a considerable amount of time interacting with children, moving, picking items up off of the floor, stretching, and manipulating objects with fingers and hands. They must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.