Employment - Calcasieu Parish Public Library

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Executive Director

The Calcasieu Parish Public Library is seeking an Executive Director to lead our organization in its mission to serve and enrich the Calcasieu Parish community. The ideal candidate will be a strong relationship-builder, capable of fostering meaningful connections with staff, the Library Board of Control, and the broader community.

What makes Calcasieu Parish and its public library a great place to work? Explore our community, discover the benefits we offer, and find out how to apply by visiting this link.

Ready to apply? Submit your application.

Applications received by June 16, 2025, will receive first consideration. This position is open until filled.

Openings will be posted on this page as they become available.

For questions or assistance with the online application, contact Chelsea Ardoin, Human Resources Coordinator, at 337-721-7153 or by email.

Prospective applicants must submit an application to be considered for available positions. Applications are kept on file for two years and reviewed as positions become available.

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

MAJOR MEDICAL
Major medical insurance is available for employees, with the option to add family members to the plan.

ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC
Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, offers office visits with a $0.00 co-pay for employees and their insured dependents under the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury plan.

VISION
A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.

LIFE INSURANCE
Basic Life and AD&D: $10,000 in Life and AD&D coverage for the employee is included with health insurance at no cost.
Supplemental Life and AD&D: Employees can purchase additional term Life/AD&D coverage in increments of $10,000, up to a maximum of $500,000. Term Life/AD&D coverage is also available for the employee's spouse and eligible dependents.

RETIREMENT
Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.

VACATION
Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.

SICK LEAVE
Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.

OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS
Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave

WORK SCHEDULES
Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by division/department and include part-time, full-time, and 9/80s.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.

SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP
Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM
The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon the employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.

HOLIDAYS
The employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire.

New Year's (Eve and Day)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Mardi Gras
Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
July 4th
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day & the day after
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after

Benefits for Part-Time Employees

VACATION
Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.

SICK LEAVE
Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.

OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS
Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave

HOLIDAYS
The employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire.

New Year's (Eve and Day)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Mardi Gras
Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
July 4th
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day & the day after
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after

Benefits for Full-Time Employees

MAJOR MEDICAL
Major medical insurance is available for employees, with the option to add family members to the plan.

ONSITE MEDICAL CLINIC
Health Connection, the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury's onsite medical clinic, offers office visits with a $0.00 co-pay for employees and their insured dependents under the Calcasieu Parish Police Jury plan.

VISION
A supplemental vision program is available to employees through Always Care.

LIFE INSURANCE
Basic Life and AD&D: $10,000 in Life and AD&D coverage for the employee is included with health insurance at no cost.
Supplemental Life and AD&D: Employees can purchase additional term Life/AD&D coverage in increments of $10,000, up to a maximum of $500,000. Term Life/AD&D coverage is also available for the employee's spouse and eligible dependents.

RETIREMENT
Employees are required to participate in the Parochial Employees' Retirement System of La. (Plan A) upon date of employment.

VACATION
Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.

SICK LEAVE
Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.

OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS
Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave

WORK SCHEDULES
Varied work schedules allow our employees excellent work-life balance. Schedules vary by division/department and include part-time, full-time, and 9/80s.

DEFERRED COMPENSATION
A supplemental tax-free retirement account is offered through Nationwide Retirement Solutions. Contribution is the responsibility of the employee via payroll deduction.

SOLUTIONS COUNSELING AND EAP
Free professional help with personal problems for Calcasieu Parish Police Jury employees and their families.

EMPLOYEE FITNESS PROGRAM
The Parish pays an employee fitness allowance toward a fitness facility membership. Allowance is dependent upon the employee attending their selected fitness program at least 8 times per month.

HOLIDAYS
The employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire.

New Year's (Eve and Day)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Mardi Gras
Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
July 4th
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day & the day after
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after

Benefits for Part-Time Employees

VACATION
Vacation with pay begins accruing from date of employment.

SICK LEAVE
Sick leave begins accruing from the date of employment.

OTHER PAID LEAVE BENEFITS
Funeral Leave, Civil Leave (Jury Duty), and Military Leave

HOLIDAYS
The employee receives the following paid holidays from the date of hire.

New Year's (Eve and Day)
Martin Luther King Jr.
Mardi Gras
Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
July 4th
Labor Day
Veterans' Day
Thanksgiving Day & the day after
Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and the day after

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