Youth Services Library Assistant: Engage Kids & Families

Montclair Public Library; Montclair (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick time and professional development

Job summary

Montclair Public Library is seeking a Youth Services Library Assistant who will engage children, teens, and families through programs, readers advisory, and public service. This front-facing role supports multiple service points and includes Passport Acceptance Agent training, with a focus on welcoming, collaborative teamwork and reliable service.

Hours include evenings and weekends, with compensation of $17.37 per hour.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or equivalent.
• Experience working directly with the public.
• Comfort engaging children and their caregivers in a group setting.
• Strong communication and service instincts.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends.
• Ability to push book carts and lift up to 20 lbs.
• Eligibility to become a Passport Acceptance Agent.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent, child-appropriate customer service at youth service points.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver programs for children and families (storytime, crafts, STEAM, clubs, etc.).
• Offer reader’s advisory and basic reference to children, teens, parents, and caregivers.
• Assist with program promotion (flyers, displays, calendars, digital signs, etc.).
• Serve at Borrower Services, Adult Services, and the branch as needed / schedule and after training.
• Perform circulation functions (check-in/out, holds, card registration, renewals).
• Assist patrons with computers, printing, and basic troubleshooting.
• Set up and clean up rooms and materials before and after programs.
• Support collection maintenance (shelving, picklists, shelf-reading, light repair, weeding).
• Enforce policies consistently and communicate them with tact.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Clear communication

Program planning

Tech literacy

Team collaboration

Reliability

Flexibility

Physical ability

Education

Associates degree or equivalent

College degree

Tools

Canva

Google Workspace

Job description

Montclair Public Library is seeking a Youth Services Library Assistant who will engage children, teens, and families through programs, readers advisory, and public service. This front-facing role supports multiple service points and includes Passport Acceptance Agent training, with a focus on welcoming, collaborative teamwork and reliable service.

Hours include evenings and weekends, with compensation of $17.37 per hour.