The Akron-Summit County Public Library offers more than a paycheck. From generous paid time off to a great retirement program to a menu of voluntary benefits, we offer an attractive benefit package based on an employee’s position classification and the number of hours worked per week.
Regular full-time and part-time employees are eligible for the following benefits:
| Benefit | What's Available |
|---|---|
| Insurance |
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| Vacation Leave | 6 to 25 paid vacation days annually depending upon length of service, professional status, and full-time/part-time status |
| Sick Leave | Up to 144 paid hours of annual sick leave for full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees) |
| Holiday Leave | Eleven annual paid holidays (including your birthday and two floating holidays) |
| Emergency Leave | Up to 3 paid hours of annual emergency leave for full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees) |
| Compassionate Leave | Up to 5 paid days of compassionate leave for full-time employees (pro-rated for part-time employees) |
| Jury Duty Leave | Paid time for jury duty (compensated for regularly scheduled hours) |
| Ohio Deferred Compensation Program |
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| Professional Memberships | Membership in job-related professional association reimbursed at 50% of membership cost, up to $100 annually |
| Professional Certifications | Job-related certification reimbursed at 50% of membership cost, up to $100 per certification period |
| Parking Stipend | Up to $35 per month for employees who work at Main Library |
| Wellness Reimbursement | Up to $150 reimbursed annually for approved wellness activities (gym membership, yoga, race registrations, etc.) |
All employees are eligible for the following benefits:
| Benefit | What's Available |
|---|---|
| Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) |
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| Employee Assistance Program |
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| Training |
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| Akron Marathon | Paid registration for participation in the Marathon, Half-Marathon, and Relay |
| Credit Union Membership | Eligibility to join the Towpath Credit Union |
