RIDGEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY- PT JOB OPENING
www.ridgewoodlibrary.org
Anticipated start date: September 2023
JOB CLASSIFICATION: LIBRARY ASSISTANT / PART-TIME
PRIMARY DEPARTMENT: REFERENCE
STARTING SALARY: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour, commensurate with experience
EDUCATION: BA required. Library degree a plus.
HOURS/20 Part-time: Mon: 4-9 pm; Tues & Wed: 10 am-2 pm; Fri: 2-6 pm; 1 in 3 Saturdays: 9 am-5 pm; 1 Sunday/month: 1-5 pm
JOB SUMMARY:
The Ridgewood Public Library seeks a dynamic individual to provide outstanding reference help and customer service at the Reference Desk and work with the team to plan and implement adult programs, assist with technology and marketing, and help with other administrative tasks.
REQUIREMENTS:
● Excellent customer service. Helpful, courteous, and energetic.
● Strong marketing & graphic design skills. Excellent verbal & written communication skills.
● Strong organizational/leadership skills.
● Ability to plan & implement all types of adult programming.
● Tech savvy, including social networking and emerging technologies.
EXAMPLES OF WORK:
● Provides reference help and customer service on the Reference Desk.
● Plans and implements adult programs including technology, lectures, careers and special programs.
● Assists with quarterly newsletter and all print and digital marketing.
● Promotes the library through outreach visits and special initiatives.
● Collection: assist with displays and weeding/shelving.
Perform other duties as required.
For employment application, please visit www.ridgewoodlibrary.org or the Reference Desk.
Please send the following three (3) REQUIRED documents: (1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume and (3) Employment Application to: Victoria Hilditch, Head of Adult Services: vhilditch [at] ridgewoodlibrary.org
Only candidates under consideration will be contacted. The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass Civil Service testing and requirements. The Ridgewood Public Library hires under NJDOP and EOE Guidelines.