The Franklin Township Public Library, located in Somerset, NJ seeks an energetic, customer service driven individual to join our team!
Position Title: Library Assistant
Location: DeMott Lane Branch
Department: Circulation
Primary Responsibilities:
- Charging and discharging library materials
- Answering patron questions in person and on the phone
- Issuing new and renewing existing library cards
- Accepting payment for library fees
- Shelving books, straightening, and organizing shelves
Duties include but are not limited to the examples above. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change with or without notice.
Qualifications:
- Be able to deal with difficult situations in a positive manner.
- Be able to follow oral and written directions in English. (Bilingual abilities a plus.)
- Be able to repetitively bend and lift up to 25lbs.
- Be able to work cooperatively as part of a team.
- Possess a basic knowledge of computers.
- Possess a high school degree or higher.
Pay Rate:
$17.00 an hour. Sundays are paid at time a half. All part-time staff are eligible to accrue sick time per NJ’s Paid Sick Leave Law and will be enrolled in the DCRP pension system when earnings requirements are met.
Work Schedule:
The selected candidate will be scheduled to work at our DeMott Lane location for an average of 11.5 hours a week. Additional hours available during staff absences.
- Mondays 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Fridays 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
- The 2nd and 4th Saturdays of each month from 10am to 5 p.m. (July & August 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
This is not a seasonal or temporary position.
How to Apply:
Applications are available online at www.franklintwp.org/employment. The file is a writable .pdf. Edit and email to mingegno [at] franklintwp.org. Include the subject line LIBRARY ASSISTANT / CIRCULATION DEPT.
The position is open until filled. No phone inquiries. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Proof of COVID vaccination is required for employment at the library.