Librarian 1 – Hunterdon County Library Makerspace

PALS Plus; Flemington (NJ); On-site; USD 57,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading library is seeking a passionate Makerspace Librarian to join their team full time. The role involves teaching classes, maintaining equipment, and supporting community projects in a state-of-the-art makerspace. This position offers a collaborative environment and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent health and dental benefits

Paid sick, vacation, personal, and holiday leave

Participation in the New Jersey State Retirement Systems

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ALA accredited library program or acceptable New Jersey Master's program.
• Compliance with the NJ First Act.
• Valid driver’s license may be required.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes and support open hours in the makerspace.
• Maintain equipment and assist residents with projects.

Education

Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences

Job description

POSITION OVERVIEW: We are seeking a passionate and talented Makerspace Librarian to join our team full time, 35 hours/week. This position provides a unique opportunity for a hands-on experience in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will work closely with our experienced makerspace team to support and contribute to the various projects and activities within the makerspace. This includes teaching classes, supporting open hours, maintaining equipment and helping residents with their projects.

The Hunterdon County Library Makerspace is dedicated to providing a welcoming, safe space for community members of all backgrounds to connect, discover, build and create through hands-on experimentation and exploration. Our state-of-the-art makerspace is equipped with a laser, direct to garment printer, sublimation printer, vacuum former, SLA resin printer, carbon fiber printer, kiln, pottery wheel, audio visual equipment, long-arm quilter, serger, sewing machines, embroidery machines, soldering and woodworking tools.

The current library staff consists of over 60 full and part-time employees. Details about the Hunterdon Library can be found at: http://www.hclibrary.us/ The Hunterdon County Library Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement can be found here: https://hclibrary.us/policies/dei_statement.

REQUIREMENTS:

● A Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College.

● Applicant must comply with the “NJ First Act.”

● Appointee may be required to possess a valid driver’s license – initial appointment provisional pending Civil Service procedure.

● 35 hours/week, including some nights & weekends.

To learn more about this position please visit the New Jersey Civil Service Commission website and review the job specification: https://info.csc.state.nj.us/jobspec/07569.htm

COMPENSATION

2025 Starting Salary: $57,559

Hunterdon County offers excellent health and dental benefits, paid leave, paid holidays, and participation in the New Jersey State Retirement Systems.

Hunterdon County Library offers paid sick, vacation, personal and holiday leave.

SCHEDULE

• Tuesday 9am to 5pm
• Wednesday 9am to 5pm
• Thursday 1:30pm to 9pm
• Friday 9am to 5pm
• Saturday 9am to 5pm

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

June 27, 2025

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should mail a cover letter and resume and a complete County Employment Application to Human Resources at 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 or by email at [e-mail].