The Springfield Free Public Library Is looking to hire part time library assistants to work at both the circulation desk and in the technical processing department. The schedule for these positions is 16 hours per week, including one evening per week plus a rotating schedule that includes one Saturday every three weeks. Availability to work some Sunday hours (at time and a half), beginning this fall, is also a plus.
Requirements for the position include having a high school diploma or equivalent, enjoying working with the public, being comfortable working with computers and being physically able to shelve books. The starting salary is $13.00 per hour, with the rate of pay increasing to $14.00 per hour on January 1, 2023 and increasing to $15.00 per hour on January 1, 2024, in accordance with New Jersey’s minimum wage requirement. The position also offers paid vacation time and paid sick time in compliance with NJ state statutes. If you are interested in applying for one of these positions, please email your resume and cover letter to Library Director Dale Spindel at dspindel [at] sfplnj.org no later than Thursday, May 19.