Title: Library Associate, Emerging Technology, Full-time
Salary: $50,295
Location: Burlington County Library, Westampton
Open: 01/30/2024 – until filled
DESCRIPTION
The Children’s Services Department at the County Library seeks an enthusiastic, service-oriented, and self-motivated individual to join its team. The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of the emerging trends in technology and digital literacy for children. They will provide exemplary customer service by being attentive, approachable, and empathetic while working with people of all ages and backgrounds, specifically children, teens, caregivers, and educators. Other examples of duties:
- Provide outstanding customer service to library visitors on site, via phone, or on our digital channels.
- Support a suite of technology programs to expand digital fluency and learning capabilities.
- Participate in community outreach events, including providing STEM and emerging tech activities at area schools and community partner sites.
- Assist with children’s events, including but not limited to digital story times, STEM offerings, and programs for babies through pre-school age.
- Assist librarians with collection maintenance, displays, and book merchandising.
- Stay informed of emerging trends and new technology; makes suggestions for implementing new offerings in this area.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Education: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor’s degree.
- Ability to manage deadlines, organize, and prioritize work independently.
- Demonstrate collaborative team leadership and work with peers on shared events.
SCHEDULE
37.5 hours per week. Schedule to be determined. Includes evenings and weekends. Four Sundays per year.
Submit a cover letter and resume to jobs [at] bcls.lib.nj.us with Job #05-24 in the subject line.