The Morristown and Morris Township Library, 1 Miller Rd., Morristown, NJ 07960, 973-538-6161
Part-Time Caroline Rose Foster North Jersey History and Genealogy Center, Library Assistant I Position Available
Are you a people person and enjoy working with the public?
The Morristown & Morris Township Library is seeking a friendly, customer service-oriented person to join our creative and dedicated staff as a Library Assistant in the Caroline Rose Foster North Jersey History and Genealogy Center. The person in this position helps patrons at our CRFNJHGIC Reference desk find information about their family history, their home, Morristown, Morris County, and north western New Jersey; conducts oral history interviews as part of a documentary project of the Spanish-Speaking community; compiles statistics, organizes supplies and other tasks.
Are you creative and have good ideas?
New ideas are always welcome and staff in the Caroline Rose Foster North Jersey History and Genealogy Center also work on projects such as exhibits and program flyers. We like a person who can work independently, but also work as a part of a great team here at the Library.
Have you ever wanted to work in a vibrant and historic downtown area?
Our library is located in the heart of historic Morristown near many cultural and historical attractions and a wide array of dining and nightlife. As a result, the Library receives many visitors, and we have active participation with our residents an local businesses, both in person and virtually.
What is the Library looking for in a candidate?
The ideal candidate will have great customer service experience, can work with a variety of software (MS Office Suite, Google Suite, etc.) and web browsers. Candidates with an undergraduate degree in history with previous experience in a library will be preferred. The candidate will do some shelving and moving of collection materials and must be able to push book carts and lift up to ten pounds. Fluency in Spanish is a must and knowledge of the working of libraries is a plus. The Library is busy! We are looking for someone who enjoys staying active and learning new things.
What are the perks for working at the Library?
This is a part-time position, 20 hours per week that includes evenings and weekends. The wage is $15.00/hr. and the position includes some paid holidays and sick time.
What is the Deadline to apply?
The Library will accept resumes until June 15, 2022.
The Library strives to honor the broadest range of identities and diverse social and historical experiences expressed in our communities, and are an organization of information professionals dedicated to empowering others to access, interpret, and create. We do this by intentionally developing a vibrant collection of print and electronic resources and virtual in person programming that reflects and celebrates the diversity of Morristown and Morris Township. EOE
How do I apply?
Please e-mail a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information for three references to James Lewis at james.lewis [at] mmt.mainlib.org.
Submitted by NJHGCJames on Wed, 05/31/2023 - 2:46pm
The deadline to apply is June 15, 2023, not June 15, 2022.