Library Assistant - Part Time Youth Services

Librarylinknj; Livingston (NJ); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pro-rated leave included

Job summary

Livingston Library seeks a Part-Time Library Assistant for Youth Services to provide friendly and courteous customer service to a diverse community. Responsibilities include shelving, program support, and basic reference tasks in a dynamic youth-focused team.

The role includes evening/weekend hours, with a schedule that may involve Mondays and several weekdays. A high school diploma is required; computer skills and a passion for helping families are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting in front of groups.
• Strong computer literacy: Office and Google Suite.
• Ability to lift 25–40 lbs routinely.

Responsibilities

• Shelf youth materials and assist with program registrations.
• Help participants with inquiries, check materials in/out, and provide basic readers’ advisory.
• Assist with social media initiatives when needed (Instagram, blogs, podcasts).
• Create or assist with programs under Head of Youth Services.

Skills

Customer service

Public speaking

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Office Suite

Google Suite

Email

Job description

Library Assistant - Part Time Youth Services

The Livingston Library is seeking an enthusiastic and outgoing individual to join our team as a part-time Library Assistant in our Youth Services department. We seek an individual who will strive to offer friendly,warm, and courteouscustomer service to our diverse community of 31,000+ residents. Excellent communication and computer skills are a must. The successful candidate must be able to perform a wide-range of clerical, paraprofessional tasks, and other support duties.

This is a part-time position of approximately 19 hours per week including evening, weekends (Saturday and Sunday), and daytime hours. Tentative schedule would be Monday: 5:00pm-9:00pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday 10:00am-2:00pm, along with one weekend a month.

DESCRIPTION

• Possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent customer service by being attentive, approachable, kind and helpful to everyone
• Concentration on shelving youth materials
• Ability to assist children, teens, families and patrons during programs and program registration
• Inspire a connection to all facets of the library by introducing customers to all we do: programs, collections, resources and much more
• Assist with inquiries regarding patron accounts, checking materials in and out, provide basic readers’ advisory, answering phones, and answer basic reference and directional questions
• Participants in social media initiatives such as Instagram posts, blog posts, and podcast segments when needed
• Is a team member who welcomes and accepts input, seeks out advice on how to handle situations and supports team members by keeping them informed and offering help
• Assist with basic computer troubleshooting, assist with copier
• Create and assist with programs under the direction of the Head of Youth Services
• Performs other duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to converse, speaking clearly, concisely, and courteously
• Comfortable with public speaking and presenting in front of large groups
• Comfortable enforcing behavior guidelines in line with the Library’s policies
• Computer literacy skill set (Office Suite, Google Suite, email, internet research, social media)
• Ability to lift, push, pull and carry 25-40 lbs on a routine basis

A high school diploma or equivalent, along with some relevant library work and/or other work experiences are required. Past experience in a library setting is a plus.

Send a resume, cover letter, and three (3) references to [e-mail] . The Library will contact applicants of interest for an interview.

Salary range is $16.50 per hour.

• Pro-rated leave included.

Must pass a mandatory background check.

Position will remain open until it is filled.

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