The East Orange Public Library Full-Time Vacancy (LIBRARY ASSISTANT)
Location: 21 South Arlington Ave., East Orange NJ 07018
Maximum Salary: $40,000
Description: The East Orange Public Library seeks a friendly, tech-savvy, detail oriented person as a Library Assistant in the Adult Services Department. The Library Assistant is responsible for assisting in all functions of the Adult and Teen Departments. In addition, cross training will be provided in other areas of the library and is a must for coverage as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Be welcoming and inclusive to our public and our staff.
- Work with the Adult Services and Teen librarians to assist with programing set-up, craft supply ordering, and helping maintain a professional, organized and well stocked office for our activities.
- Assist with assembling grab-and-go craft kits weekly, and occasional assistance with in-person programs when they resume
- Manage phone calls and questions regarding Adult and Teen programs.
- Welcome public at the Teen Desk: Offer teens reference help, computer assistance, a friendly environment, and program assistance when necessary.
- Assist with shelving, restocking displays, and maintaining the overall appearance of the Teen Corner.
- Participate on different library committees as needed.
- Other tasks as assigned by the department head or director.
Qualifications:
- Strong attention to detail.
- Proficient in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
- Extensive technical skills, including good command of Microsoft Office software, Google Drive, social media, Internet searching, and use of library information technology.
- Creative, engaged, self-motivated, and curious to learn.
- A passion for and ability to serve people of diverse backgrounds.
- An enthusiasm for working with teens
- Desire to work in a collaborative environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a creative problem-solving attitude.
- Ability to shelve materials and perform some lifting.
Requirements: Light lifting and bending required. Strong computer skills required. Library experience desired but not required. Bilingual (Haitian Creole) preferred but not required.
The above list is not exhaustive or comprehensive, but serves as a representative sample of job duties. As one of the busiest municipal libraries in the state, enthusiasm, energy, and excitement are necessary for staff members.
Pay and Benefits: The position offers medical benefits, paid vacation, personal and sick time. The library participates in the State PERS pension plan. Full time position 37 ½ hrs. per week with at least on evening a week and one Saturday a month. Offers benefit package as well.
For more information about the East Orange Public Library, see www.eopl.org. The salary is above the NJLA minimum for library assistant. For more information about the East Orange Public Library, see www.eopl.org. EOPL is a Civil Service, CWA Union and Affirmative Action Employer.
If interested: Please send a cover letter and resume via email PDF attachment (subject line: Library Assistant Full Time Position) and three professional references in PDF format to: Nathalia Bermudez, Head of Adult Services at nbermudez [at] eopl.org cc: Rebecca Magnan (Teen Librarian) rmagnan [at] eopl.org Please note that only candidates of interest will be contacted.