Kids & Families Librarian

jefferson; Ridgewood (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Retirement matching

Wellness programs

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Jefferson County Public Library is seeking a dynamic Kids and Families Librarian to lead story times, develop programs, and mentor staff. The role involves serving the public, supporting diverse communities, and building partnerships within the library and at off-site venues.

The position requires a strong customer service focus, experience in programming, and a commitment to equity and access. Evening and weekend hours are expected.

Qualifications

• Provides high-quality customer service and patron assistance.
• Prepares and presents story times and library programs for patrons.
• Mentors staff and collaborates with the Community Library division.
• Engages with diverse communities and promotes library services.

Responsibilities

• Delivers story times and programming for children and families.
• Advises patrons on resources and guides programming at off-site locations.
• Supports community outreach and promotional activities for library programs.
• Participates in daily operations and maintains welcoming library spaces.
• Collaborates with staff to ensure access to physical and digital resources.

Skills

Customer service

Story times

Programming

Mentoring staff

Community outreach

Education

Master's degree inLibrary science

Job description

We are hiring a dynamic, knowledgeable, and customer focused Full-Time Kids and Families Librarian at our Evergreen Library. As the subject matter expert in this core area of service, you will be a leader in creating and presenting story times and other programming, mentoring staff in serving our youngest patrons, championing diverse populations, and building relationships with the community. This position includes a regular expectation of working some evenings and weekends. If you are a forward-thinking individual who enjoys serving the public, this may be the job for you!

The Division of Libraries & Inclusion supports Jefferson County Public Library's mission through enrichment of lives and our community by providing equitable and free access to information, experiences and opportunities.

Position must comply with laws governing patron privacy and confidentiality under CRS24-90-119, and the Code of Ethics of the American Library Association, as well as ADA governing public access to space and technology.

Job Posting Closes at 11:59PM on:

10/09/26

Division:

Library Division

Management Level:

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit Eligibility:

This position is eligible for Standard Benefits which includes dental, medical, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, retirement matching, wellness programs, and tuition reimbursement.

Description:

Hiring Range: $55,305.16 - $71,896.71 Annually.

• CUSTOMER SERVICE: Performs moderately to highly complex research activities. Advises patrons on appropriate materials. Handles difficult questions referred by other Library employees. Refers patrons to community resources and/or other appropriate resources for further information as necessary. Uses high-level customer service skills to determine patron needs. Creates a positive, inviting atmosphere for all patrons. Provides access to resources, including the physical and digital resources of the system. Presents programs classes and workshops in the Library and at off-site locations. Conducts Library tours and community outreach. Promotes programs to target audiences. Initiates, develops and presents programs and activities, including seasonal programs. Develops and provides library instruction and patron education to the public, individually and in groups.

• CORE LIBRARY SERVICES: Participates with others in cross-functional teams to accomplish goals and objectives. Routinely provides direct customer service. Creates access to Library resources both physical and digital. Creates content for website through social media, content management systems and other means in this medium. Assists with evaluating and maintaining the existing collection through recommendations and weeding of materials. Collects and tabulates data. May prepare records and reports. Assists in promoting Library programs and serves as an expert. Participates in the design and creation of displays, bulletin boards, signs, poster and informational/directional aids and special exhibits. Identifies program needs. Maintains data pertaining to attendance and program participation.

• DAILY OPERATIONS: Assists in creating a positive and inviting atmosphere. Develops collections and ensures access to all materials both physical and digital. Assumes responsibility for the general appearance and safety of the division and Library service as a whole. Resolves problems as non-routine situations arise. Assumes responsibility for the operations of the Library, in the absence of the manager. Takes appropriate actions for disturbances and other emergencies. Requests facility or equipment maintenance services. Services as Person In Charge on a routine basis for their local location.

• OVERSIGHT: May assist in hiring, assigning, training, mentoring, directing, supervising and evaluating the activities of other staff. Assists in supervising the collection maintenance of ancillary staff. Ensures adherence to established policies, procedure and standards. Assists and advises subordinates as necessary. Provides guidance and support in daily operations to ancillary staff and volunteers. May coordinate the work and schedules of ancillary of staff and volunteers.

• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

We strongly encourage candidates from all backgrounds, identities, and perspectives to apply, as we believe a diverse workforce is critical to fostering success and achieving our goals.

This union position is represented by AFSCME. Employees hired in this role are part of the bargaining unit and are eligible for union membership under the collective bargaining agreement.

Accommodations Statement: We encourage people with disabilities to apply and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout our hiring process. For assistance with applications, interviews, or other hiring-related accommodations, contact [e-mail]. This contact is for accommodation requests only and cannot provide application status updates.

Preferred - Master's degree in library science or library information systems

Preferred - At least one year of public library experience.

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Work Experience: Minimum one year

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Category:

Library Services