Part-Time Youth Services Assistant

West Caldwell Public Library; Franklin (NJ); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

West Caldwell Public Library in Franklin, NJ seeks a dynamic Part-Time Youth Services Assistant to join our team. The role covers the Youth Services Desk, delivers friendly service to patrons, answers basic reference questions, assists with readers’ advisory and program registrations, and supports program activities.

The ideal candidate enjoys working with children and caregivers, can work independently and with the Youth Services team, and holds a Bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• Must enjoy interacting with children and caregivers.
• Must work independently and with colleagues as part of the Youth Services team.
• Bachelor’s degree is required; experience with children is a plus.
• Strong tact, courtesy and judgment when communicating with the public.

Responsibilities

• Cover the Youth Services Desk.
• Provide friendly customer service including reference questions and program registrations.
• Assist with readers’ advisory and program registrations in person and by telephone.
• Maintain the children’s room and assist with programs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Child interaction

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We are looking for a dynamic, self-starting, flexible, and enthusiastic Part-Time Youth Services Assistant to join our team at the West Caldwell Public Library.

You would be responsible for:

• Covering the Youth Services Desk
• Providing friendly, high quality customer service to all library patrons including answering basic reference questions, providing basic readers’ advisory and program registrations both in person and by telephone.
• Maintaining the general order of the children’s room.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must enjoy interacting with children and caregivers.
• Must be able to work independently and in cooperation with colleagues as part of the Youth Services team.
• Bachelor’s degree is required. Experience with children is a plus.
• Ability to use tact, courtesy and good judgement when communicating with coworkers, and the public.

Hours:

Approximately 10-12 hours a week including 2-3 (8:45-12:15) Saturdays a month.