Part-Time Youth Programs Librarian (Teens & Kids)

BCCLS; Glen Ridge, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The Glen Ridge Public Library seeks a part-time Library Assistant to lead youth services programming, maintain juvenile and YA collections, and liaise with local schools. This 20-hour per week role includes one evening per week and rotating Saturdays, with a starting salary of $19.73 per hour.

Ideal candidates are creative, tech-savvy, and enjoy working with children and teens while delivering excellent customer service. Email Sydney Young at [e-mail] to apply.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent degree required.
• Must be highly creative with the ability to plan, budget, promote, and execute programs that are of high interest to children and teens; meet deadlines and multitask in a busy environment; develop a rapport with children, teens, and families; possess knowledge of children's and young adult genres, authors, and titles; adopt a community engagement mindset to advocate library services and collections to various age groups; willing to learn and grow professionally to gain knowledge and skills to best serve and connect with children and teens; and possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication.
• Excellent customer service skills, flexibility, and the ability to work collaboratively with colleagues are a must.
• Ideal candidate enjoys working with children and teens, is patient, friendly, courteous and energetic with a can-do positive attitude.
• A background working in BCCLS libraries is a plus.
• Prior experience working with children and/or teens is highly desirable.
• This position is a 20-hour a week position which includes one evening per week; and rotational Saturday hours, and occasional after hours programming. Starting salary $19.73 per hour.
• For consideration, please email your cover letter and resume to Sydney Young, Principal Library Assistant – Youth Services, at [e-mail].
• No phone calls please. Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified.
• The Glen Ridge Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must comply with the “NJ First Act.”

Responsibilities

• Planning and providing weekly in-house programming to various age groups, e.g., story times, after school clubs; after hours programming for middle/high school students; etc.
• Assisting with the young adult collection, including recommending purchases; processing material; and creating engaging book displays
• Outreach and act as liaison to middle and high school
• Contributing to our welcoming and friendly atmosphere while providing patrons with outstanding customer service
• Assisting with all aspects of library circulation including check in/out; placing holds and requests; managing patron accounts; handling fines and fees; shelving material; and searching the catalog
• Answering and routing phone calls
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Creativity

Customer service

Multitasking

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Computers/Technology

Job description

The Glen Ridge Public Library seeks a part-time Library Assistant to lead youth services programming, maintain juvenile and YA collections, and liaise with local schools. This 20-hour per week role includes one evening per week and rotating Saturdays, with a starting salary of $19.73 per hour.

Ideal candidates are creative, tech-savvy, and enjoy working with children and teens while delivering excellent customer service. Email Sydney Young at [e-mail] to apply.