The Trenton Free Public Library is expanding our staff and we are seeking full-time and part-time Librarians for both Adult and Youth Services. With a dedicated staff, a new director, a new Head of Adult Services about to start and a renovation currently taking place in the Adult Services Room this is an excellent opportunity for collaborative, self-motivated candidates to join the team. The successful candidates should have strong customer service skills, show initiative, consideration, flexibility and efficiency. Seeking candidates who will bring new ideas, energy and innovation to the Trenton Free Public Library.
Examples of duties may include but are not limited to: provide reference assistance to patrons including with technology, program planning, collection development, displays, creating promotional materials, outreach and communications, and/or readers advisory and other tasks as assigned. Other requirements include maintaining an awareness of trends in public libraries, continued professional development and active in professional organizations.
Full-time is 35-hours per week, part-time is 19 hours per week. Schedule includes one evening per week or two as needed, and Saturdays in rotation.
An MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited institution and a New Jersey Librarian’s Certification are required. A full job description can be found on the State of New Jersey Civil Service Commission website. This title is covered under Civil Service rules and regulations and Union contract. The current salary range for the position is $60,757 - $71,963. New hires will be placed at the starting rate as per Union contract.
FT employees get medical, dental, vision and participates in the NJ PERS retirement system. FT employees are entitled to sick, personal and vacation time, and are eligible to receive holiday pay according to contract. Part-timers are entitled to sick, vacation and personal time off but pro-rated and are entered in DCRP, retirement plan.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter stating your interest in the position, a resume and professional references to director [at] tfplibrary.org. ##