Youth Services Librarian (Librarian I) - Miller

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

Job Title: Youth Services Librarian

Location: Miller Branch

Reports To: Branch Manager

Civil Service Job Title: Librarian I

Starting Salary Range: $65,834 - $70,782 per year

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Workweek: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.

Application Deadline: November 24, 2026

Benefit Summary

This summary outlines the general benefits available to library employees, designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits available to Full-Time Employees: Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment, Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added. Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment. Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year. Additional Full-Time benefits include Life & AD&D insurance, 403b, Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date). Part-Time Employeebenefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located at www.jclibrary.org

JCFPL is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, with ten locations and growing, and a collection comprising over 2.5 million print and digital items. Our staff of nearly 120 dedicated individuals serves the residents, students, and workers of Jersey City: the largest city in Hudson County, N.J., and the second-largest city in New Jersey.

The staff of JCFPL reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of Jersey City, which is consistently ranked as the most diverse community in the United States. Collectively, our staff speaks over 16 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, Gujarati, Marathi, Igbo, Portuguese, and others.

JCFPL is committed to building on our strong foundation and expanding our ability to meet the needs of Jersey City’s growing and increasingly diverse community.

About the Position

The librarian will help maintain the Miller Branch Teen Center as a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where teens can access information, technology, educational resources, creative opportunities, leadership experiences, and community connections. The librarian will identify the interests and needs of the teen community and use that information to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services.

As part of the Youth Services Division and reporting to the Branch Manager, the Youth Services Librarian I assigned to the Miller Branch Teen Center is responsible for providing professional library services to teenagers and young adults. The position will develop and deliver ongoing teen programming, provide homework and research assistance, support college and career readiness, promote literacy and technology services, maintain youth/teen collections, coordinate Teen Advisory Board activities, and conduct outreach to schools, families, youth-serving organizations, and community partners.

Job Duties

• OUTREACH – Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with community organizations, school groups, library associates, and the general public.
• EVALUATION OF BRANCH NEEDS – Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet library goals and the needs and interests of students.
• INNOVATION PROGRAMMING – Designs, develops, and implements innovative programs and services and integrate new technologies into library service.
• TRADITIONAL PROGRAMMING – Organizes and conducts library tours, book talks, film programs, reading clubs, etc. for the purpose of promoting literacy, fostering use of library resources and/or to inform the community and various organizations of available youth services.
• AESTHETICS – Designs, develops, implements and evaluates displays and exhibits.
• SOCIAL MEDIA – Promotes library activities, facilities and services.
• CUSTOMER SERVICE – Assist patrons in locating, evaluating and effectively using information or resources.
• OTHER – Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Required Experience

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State University.
• Possess a valid certification as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State University.

Preferred Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak, or communicate in a second language other than English, such as Spanish and/or South Asian languages.
• Desire to work in fast-paced urban environment a plus.
• Ability to keep informed of current theories, objectives, principles, and techniques of librarianship: and adapt to modern technology, library trends and innovations.
• Ability to identify, customize, create and present innovative programs and services and integrate new technologies into library service.
• Experience with school and community outreach, partnerships, college/career readiness, STEAM, digital literacy, arts, or workforce-development programming.
• Knowledge of current teen literature, youth services, digital resources, social media, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to build positive relationships with teenagers and create programming responsive to teen interests and community needs.
• Experience developing and presenting teen programming and/or working with a Teen Advisory Board or similar youth leadership group.
• Experience working with teenagers or young adults in a public library, school, educational, nonprofit, or community-based setting.

Notes

For all employees, regardless of full-time or part-time status, JCFPL is considered the primary employer. Work hours are assigned according to the Library’s operational needs. Work hours are not scheduled to accommodate employees’ other employment, academic, or other outside obligations, except in circumstances agreed upon in writing by the employee and the employee’s supervisor.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.

This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.