Library Assistant - Part Time (Heights)

Jersey City Free Public Library; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Jersey City Free Public Library seeks a part-time Library Assistant for the Heights Branch to assist staff and patrons. Responsibilities include shelving materials, answering queries, and operating office machinery. The role requires knowledge in general English grammar and filing systems, with preferred skills in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Participation in pension plan

Sick/vacation leave

Qualifications

• Preferred knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to compare written and printed material for accuracy.
• Knowledge of filing systems.

Responsibilities

• Shelves used materials and performs shelf reading duties.
• Assists patrons with finding materials and answering queries.
• Operates standard office machines, such as copiers.

Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Ability to learn to use the Dewey Decimal System

Ability to read with comprehension

Knowledge of general vocabulary and English grammar

Job description

Work Status: Part-Time (up to 16 hours per week) Evenings and Weekends Required.

BENEFIT SUMMARY:This summary outlines the general benefits available to library employees, designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits available to Full-Time Employees: Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment, Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added. Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment. Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year. Additional Full-Time benefits include Life & AD&D insurance, 403b, Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date). Part-Time Employeebenefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located at www.jclibrary.org

SALARY EXPECTATION: $21.98 / hour

The Jersey City Free Public Library is looking for a part-time Library Assistant to help staff and patrons at the Heights Branch.

Job Duties:

• Shelves used materials, performs shelf reading duties.
• Assists patrons with finding materials.
• Assists in answering in-person, phone and electronic patron queries.
• Operates standard office machines, such as copiers or calculators.
• Informs individuals of library services.
• Ability to learn to use the Dewy Decimal System.
• Ability to compare written and printed material for accuracy.
• Ability to read with comprehension.
• Ability to follow oral and written orders, directions, or plans.
• Knowledge of general vocabulary, spelling and of standard English grammar.
• Knowledge of filing systems.

Preferred Skills:

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)

This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.

This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.

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