Youth & Family Outreach Librarian

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group; Berkeley Heights (NJ); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PERS retirement enrollment

Job summary

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group is seeking an Outreach Librarian for the Berkeley Heights Public Library. This role emphasizes community engagement, delivering programs beyond library walls, and building partnerships with local schools and organizations. Required qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science and a valid NJ Professional Librarian Certificate. With a salary of $66k, this full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package and aims to enhance library services in a growing community.

Qualifications

• Minimum professional library experience including community engagement, programming, or public service.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
• Capacity to travel within the community for outreach activities.

Responsibilities

• Develop community engagement strategies and partnerships.
• Plan and lead engaging programs focused on youth and families.
• Coordinate outreach materials and maintain relevant statistics.

Skills

Community engagement

Relationship-building

Creativity in programming

Public service

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS)

Valid NJ Professional Librarian Certificate

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office

Canva

Integrated Library Systems (Koha)

Job description

LibraryLinkNJ Technology Advisory Group is seeking an Outreach Librarian for the Berkeley Heights Public Library. This role emphasizes community engagement, delivering programs beyond library walls, and building partnerships with local schools and organizations. Required qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science and a valid NJ Professional Librarian Certificate. With a salary of $66k, this full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package and aims to enhance library services in a growing community.