Alexandria is a historic city located in northern Virginia, just outside of Washington, D.C.  Distinct neighborhoods including Old Town, Del Ray and the West End offer something for everyone.  Headquarters to several prominent organizations, including the Patent and Trademark Office and the National Science Foundation, our city of nearly 160,000 residents is a diverse community—a distinctly urban area that retains a small town atmosphere.

Alexandria Library celebrates equity and diversity within our community and staff by:

• Offering programs and resources that reflect our uniquely multicultural community.
• Creating a welcoming and inclusive environment.
• Fostering an atmosphere of dignity and respect.
• Providing opportunities for all staff members to grow and excel.

Alexandria Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and invites applications from all qualified individuals. Proficiency/fluency in Amharic, Arabic or Spanish is highly desired, but not required for these positions.

These positions require the successful completion of pre-employment background checks, including a criminal background screening.

Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities at Alexandria Library!

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES

Custodian

Part-Time/15 Hours a week

A Custodian performs routine manual tasks involving the custodial care and cleaning of public buildings. This work includes performing cleaning and minor maintenance tasks in an assigned building or building area. Primary responsibilities are to use proper methods, materials and equipment in cleaning and attending to the neatness and sanitation of buildings and/or equipment. An employee in this class works under close supervision, and activities follow a well-established routine.
 
Duties include:
·         Sweeps, mops, scrubs floors and spot clean all common areas
·         Dusts and cleans offices
·         Washes windows, walls, and mirrors; cleans, sanitizes and deodorizes restrooms and replenishes supplies
·          Helps move office and building furniture and equipment, and prepares rooms for meetings
·         Empties waste cans and ash cans; recycles bottles, cans, white paper, newspapers
·         Maintains a variety of cleaning equipment
·          Reports building problems
·         Maintains immediate outdoor areas by picking up trash, weeding, and watering plants
·          Other duties as assigned.
 
Skills and Abilities:
·         Knowledge of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
·         Ability to exercise care in the use of cleaning materials for different types of surfaces
·         Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions
·         Ability to work safely without hazard to self and/ or others
·         Sufficient physical strength to withstand the strain of working long hours performing cleaning work reaching, bending, and carrying
·         Some experience in janitorial or related custodial work; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is preferred
·         Applicant needs to be hardworking, able to work independently, reliable, and must show initiative. 
 
Minimum requirements:
·         Ability to follow simple oral and written instructions in English
·         Must be able to lift 20-50 lbs. on a regular basis without help and carry custodial materials, office supplies, furniture, tools, and other materials in a safe and secure manner
·         Must have a valid local driver's license and be insurable by the Alexandria Library’s insurance company
·         Must own or have regular access to an automobile, and must be able to travel to different locations - when needed.  Employees will be reimbursed .625 cents per mile driven for work-related purposes
 
Schedule:           
Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the Central Library and will include evenings, Saturdays and occasional Sundays.
 
Salary:                  $17.07
 
Benefits:              This position does not earn benefits.

Schedule:             Daytime and Saturday availibility required

Location:              To be determined

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Click here to apply. Address cover letter to Shekinah Reynolds, HR Manager. For questions, contact careers@alexlibraryva.org

Library Aide – PT/15 Hours Per Week

Beatley Central Library

The Alexandria Library is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Circulation team. This position will work at the Beatley Central Library of the Alexandria Library system. The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and the desire to contribute to a busy neighborhood library. Under the direction of a Circulation Manager, this position is responsible for direct customer service to customers.

Duties: 

• Register patrons for library cards, check items in/out and retrieve materials for patrons
• Answer questions and direct phone calls
• Collect fines and fees associated with library servicesAssist patrons with searches, locating materials, using online databases, computers, printers, self-check machines, photocopiers
• Organize materials to be shelved
• Additional duties as assigned
   

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift and stretch in order to manage materials
   

Minimum requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED is required; some college education is preferred
• Library Page (Page I) experience is desirable
• Ability to physically lift and carry materials either loose or in bags/boxes weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to push fully loaded book carts
• A knowledge of, or willingness to learn, library practices (including the use of computers and other technologies) is required
• Other library experience, customer service experience, office work, or volunteer experience can be applied 

Compensation: $17.44 per hour 

Location: Beatley Central LIbrary, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304

Schedule: 15 hours per week. Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the branch and will include every Saturday.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Application Instructions:

Click here to apply attaching a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably from supervisors. Address Cover Letter to Shekinah Reynolds, HR Manager, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. Contact with questions: 703-746-1799, or careers@alexlibraryva.org .

Open Until Filled

Library Aide – PT/15 Hours Per Week

Multiple Branch Locations

The Alexandria Library is looking for an enthusiastic individual to join the Circulation team. This position will work at multiple locations across the Alexandria Library system. The ideal candidate will have exceptional customer service skills and the desire to contribute to a busy neighborhood library. Under the direction of a Circulation Manager, this position is responsible for direct customer service to customers.

Duties: 

• Register patrons for library cards, check items in/out and retrieve materials for patrons
• Answer questions and direct phone calls
• Collect fines and fees associated with library services
• Assist patrons with searches, locating materials, using online databases, computers, printers, self-check machines, photocopiers
• Organize materials to be shelved
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities: 

• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers and the public
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift and stretch in order to manage materials

 Minimum requirements: 

• High School Diploma or GED is required; some college education is preferred
• Library Page (Page I) experience is desirable
• Ability to physically lift and carry materials either loose or in bags/boxes weighing up to 40 pounds
• Must be able to push fully loaded book carts
• A knowledge of, or willingness to learn, library practices (including the use of computers and other technologies) is required
• Other library experience, customer service experience, office work, or volunteer experience can be applied

The individual selected must be able to travel within the Alexandria Library system.

Compensation: $17.44 per hour 

Location: This position will work at multiple locations across our system. Locations where this position could regularly be scheduled are:

Barrett Branch Library

717 Queen Street

Alexandria, VA 22314

Burke Branch Library

4701 Seminary Road

Alexandria, VA 22304

Duncan Branch Library

2501 Commonwealth Ave

Alexandria, VA 22301

Beatley Central LIbrary

5005 Duke Street

Alexandria, VA 22304

Schedule: 15 hours per week. Hours are scheduled to meet the needs of the branch and will include every Saturday.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Application Instructions:

Click here to apply attaching a cover letter, resume and three (3) professional references, preferably from supervisors. Address Cover Letter to Shekinah Reynolds, HR Manager, 5005 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304. Contact with questions: 703-746-1799, or careers@alexlibraryva.org.

Open Until Filled

Last Updated November 24, 2025