Young Adult Library Associate - Sadie Pope Dowdell Library, South Amboy

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The Dowdell Library of South Amboy seeks an energetic and self-motivated youth services individual with strong technology and customer service skills.

Basic Responsibilities

  • Contributes creative content to the library’s dynamic online presence
  • Creates and presents in-person and virtual programming for children/teens 
  • Manages collection development/cataloging of children’s/teen’s books and media
  • Co-leads weekly elementary school library tours  
  • Provides readers advisory to children and young adults
  • Works collaboratively in a team environment
  • Occasionally acts as the building in-charge person
  • Other duties as needed

Qualifications/Requirements: The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree, possess excellent communication and written skills, and have a welcoming and enthusiastic demeanor with young adults.  Demonstrated knowledge and experience with SirsiDynix cataloging is preferred. Candidates with Associate’s degrees and MLS candidates are welcome to apply.

Schedule: Applicants must be available to work Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 12-5 pm for a total of 20 hours. The schedule includes one Saturday rotation per month and an occasional evening. Additional hours may be available.

Compensation: Once permanent, the employee will be eligible for one week paid vacation. Sick leave and pension benefits available. Salary: $18+/hour depending upon qualifications.

How to Apply: Cover letter and resume should be submitted to Elaine R. Gaber, Director by March 31, 2023 at egaber [at] dowdell.org or Dowdell Library of South Amboy, 100 Hoffman Plaza, South Amboy, NJ. 08879   

Application review will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

EOE