Youth Services & Family Programs Librarian Assistant

Phillipsburg Free Public Library; Phillipsburg (NJ); On-site; USD 27,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

Phillipsburg Free Public Library seeks an enthusiastic Youth Services staff member who loves working with teens and children. The role emphasizes programming, desk service, and inclusive customer interactions.

The successful candidate will be comfortable with library systems, have strong communication, and enjoy teamwork. Starting pay is $23.69/hr for a 20-hour work week, with weekday, evening, and some Saturday hours.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and teens.
• Strong customer service orientation.
• Technologically adept and comfortable with library systems.
• Understanding of basic library organization.
• Excellent communication skills; patient and humorous.
• Ability to work harmoniously with staff and patrons.

Responsibilities

• Designing, planning, and presenting programming for teens, independently and with youth services staff.
• Serving teens, children, and families at the Children’s desk; helping with catalog, internet, and games computers; registering for programs.
• Shelving/searching using Dewey Decimal Classification and filing systems.
• Representing the Library at off-site events.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Technology aptitude

Multi-tasking

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Dewey Decimal System

Job description

Phillipsburg Free Public Library seeks an enthusiastic Youth Services staff member who loves working with teens and children. The role emphasizes programming, desk service, and inclusive customer interactions.

The successful candidate will be comfortable with library systems, have strong communication, and enjoy teamwork. Starting pay is $23.69/hr for a 20-hour work week, with weekday, evening, and some Saturday hours.