Teen Services Librarian I - Programs & Outreach

Jersey City Free Public Library; Jersey City (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life & AD&D insurance

403b retirement plan

Job summary

Jersey City Free Public Library seeks a Youth Services Librarian I to manage the Miller Branch Teen Center, creating welcoming and engaging teen programming and partnering with schools and community groups.

The role reports to the Branch Manager and focuses on Teen/Young Adult services, homework help, literacy, technology access, and collection maintenance within the Youth Services Division.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited program.
• Professional Librarian certification from Thomas Edison State University.
• Experience with teen programming, outreach and youth services.

Responsibilities

• Outreach: build relationships with community groups and schools.
• Evaluate branch programs to meet teen needs and library goals.
• Design and implement innovative teen programs and services.
• Coordinate traditional youth programming and displays/exhibits.
• Promote services on social media and through community partnerships.

Skills

Bilingual (Spanish/ South Asian)

Community outreach

Teen programming

Digital literacy

Education

Master’s degree in Library/Information Sciences

Professional Librarian certification (Thomas Edison State University)

Job description

Jersey City Free Public Library seeks a Youth Services Librarian I to manage the Miller Branch Teen Center, creating welcoming and engaging teen programming and partnering with schools and community groups.

The role reports to the Branch Manager and focuses on Teen/Young Adult services, homework help, literacy, technology access, and collection maintenance within the Youth Services Division.