Library Job Openings
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Maintenance Worker (2nd Shift; Full-Time) @ Wayne PL | June 4, 2024 | Summary: • Maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the library Representative duties include, but are not limited to: • Coordinating with Senior Maintenance worker to maintain a continuous cleaning schedule, including the cleaning of bathrooms, shelves, floors, furniture, electronics, children’s playthings, etc. Requirements include but are not limited to: • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and experience in building maintenance and repair Schedule: Salary Range: Who We are: To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to vidald [at] waynepubliclibrary.org. |
Senior Maintenance Worker (Full-Time) @ Wayne PL | June 4, 2024 | Summary: • Maintain a high level of cleanliness throughout the library Representative duties include, but are not limited to: • Setting up and efficiently performing a continuous cleaning schedule, including the cleaning of bathrooms, shelves, floors, furniture, electronics, children’s playthings, etc. Requirements include but are not limited to: • Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and experience in building maintenance and repair Schedule: Salary Range: Who We are: To apply, please e-mail a cover letter and resume to vidald [at] waynepubliclibrary.org. |
PT - Library Assistant - Circulation Department | June 4, 2024 | A part time library assistant position is available in the Circulation Department of the Allwood Branch. All pages, library assistants, and other non-librarian staff may apply. We are looking for someone who is:
Library assistants work in the circulation department managing patron accounts, issuing library cards according to Clifton and PALS Plus policies, checking various types of items in and out to users, collecting fines and fees, answering questions related to library and PALS Plus consortium usage, assisting patrons with simple computer usage, shelving library materials, packaging and labeling library materials for shipping and unpacking and routing in deliveries, and assisting the Circulation Department with other needs as necessary. You must be able to work both independently and as a team member. Strong computer and technology skills are required. Excellent customer service skills are essential. Flexibility, adaptability, creative thinking, and willingness to try new things are very important as we evolve the library to serve changing community needs.
The position requires alternating 12 hours per week and 15 hours per week, for a total of 27 hours total over a two-week period, including nights and weekends. Flexibility in scheduling is a plus as we adapt to changing coverage needs.
A general schedule for the position might currently include: Schedule 1: Monday 10-2; Thursday 2-6; Friday 2-6 Schedule 2: Monday 11-2; Tuesday 10-2; Thursday 2-6; Friday 2-6
Starting salary is $16.28 per hour and includes paid sick, vacation and personal time on a work-to-earn basis. You must be at least 16 years old to apply. New hires age 18 and over require a criminal background check. Actual starting date for new hires will be determined based on results and qualifications. You will also have an opportunity for extra work on a separate, seasonal Sunday schedule at our Main Library when Sunday hours resume in the future.
Please complete a library application which can be found on our website: https://cliftonpl.org/employment-opportunities/ and drop off at the Main Library, 292 Piaget Avenue, attention Christine Althawabta, or email it to althawabta [at] cliftonpl.org. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled.
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Night Boiler Operator / Maintenance Worker | June 3, 2024 | Job Title: Night Boiler Operator / Maintenance Worker
Job Details: Bayonne is a geographically small, rapidly growing urban-suburban city with a diverse, engaged population, vibrant local business scene, excellent parks & waterfront, cruise port, and easy access via light rail & bus to New York City. Bayonne Public Library is a newly renovated, century-old Carnegie library interested in continuing to build a new, more active library culture in Bayonne.
Schedule Full Time, 35 hours per week. Daytime, evening, and alternate Saturday hours required. Monday to Thursday - 2 pm to 9 pm, Friday or Saturday (alternating) - 9 am to 5 pm
Essential Functions Under direction of the Director, the candidate will perform varied simple and moderately physically strenuous tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining the Library building and grounds. The candidate will also run, maintain, and turn off the boiler system during night shifts. The candidate will assist in making repairs to buildings and/or equipment and other related duties as required. They will also patrol the Library grounds and buildings to provide protection to persons gathered therein from harm, protect public property against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal or unauthorized entry. The examples of duties and responsibilities below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed by individuals in this position, rather than an extensive list.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Qualifications
Please send your resume, cover letter, and three references to the attention of Melody Scagnelli-Townley, Library Director, at mtownley [at] bayonnelibrary.org (), with the email subject "Bayonne Night Boiler Operator Application". Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70) for further information. This is a Civil Service Job and you must eventually pass and qualify for the applicable Civil Service title.
Compensation Starting salary: $57,773; generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick time off benefits; medical, dental, prescription, & disability insurance; and NJ Public Employee Retirement benefits.
Posting closes: 6-17-24 |
PT Children's Librarian-South Brunswick Public Library | May 31, 2024 | Job Opening – South Brunswick Public Library Librarian (Children’s Services) Part-time, 10-13 hours per week Schedule: Sunday afternoons, one weeknight, possible daytime hours The South Brunswick Library, located halfway between the metropolitan hubs of NYC and Philadelphia, is home to a diverse, growing community that values all the services the Library provides. Our staff is dedicated to providing excellent customer service through innovative programming, community engagement and outreach, and our Mobile Branch. Our Library is embarking on an $10.2 million construction project to expand and repurpose our existing building. We are excited to bring new team members aboard as we build our next chapter at the South Brunswick Public Library. Renovations will include a new auditorium, state-of-the art meeting room, an expanded Teen Room, group study rooms, an instruction lab and more. The South Brunswick Public Library is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, self-motivated part-time librarian to join our team. The ideal candidate, under the direction of the Head of Children’s Services, will assist with readers’ advisory and customer service to children and caregivers. The librarian may be in charge of planning and presenting story time or weekend children’s events. In addition, this individual will be required to perform a variety of professional duties at the Children’s Desk including maintaining children’s collection and assisting with additional events for children. Primary responsibilities:
Requirements:
2024 starting rate for librarian: $31.39 2024 starting rate for Information Assistant (library degree in progress): $20.29 Please email resume with job application and cover letter to Matt Kirschner, Head of Children’s Services, at mkirschner [at] sbpl.info. The job application can be found on our library’s website at https://sbpl.info. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled. Preference will be given to applicants who apply by Friday, June 14 , 2024
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PT Children's Librarian-South Brunswick Public Library | May 31, 2024 | Job Opening – South Brunswick Public Library Librarian (Children’s Services) Part-time, 10-13 hours per week Schedule: Sunday afternoons, one weeknight, possible daytime hours The South Brunswick Library, located halfway between the metropolitan hubs of NYC and Philadelphia, is home to a diverse, growing community that values all the services the Library provides. Our staff is dedicated to providing excellent customer service through innovative programming, community engagement and outreach, and our Mobile Branch. Our Library is embarking on an $10.2 million construction project to expand and repurpose our existing building. We are excited to bring new team members aboard as we build our next chapter at the South Brunswick Public Library. Renovations will include a new auditorium, state-of-the art meeting room, an expanded Teen Room, group study rooms, an instruction lab and more. The South Brunswick Public Library is looking for a creative, enthusiastic, self-motivated part-time librarian to join our team. The ideal candidate, under the direction of the Head of Children’s Services, will assist with readers’ advisory and customer service to children and caregivers. The librarian may be in charge of planning and presenting story time or weekend children’s events. In addition, this individual will be required to perform a variety of professional duties at the Children’s Desk including maintaining children’s collection and assisting with additional events for children. Primary responsibilities:
Requirements:
2024 starting rate for librarian: $31.39 2024 starting rate for Information Assistant (library degree in progress): $20.29 Please email resume with job application and cover letter to Matt Kirschner, Head of Children’s Services, at mkirschner [at] sbpl.info (). The job application can be found on our library’s website at https://sbpl.info. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled. Preference will be given to applicants who apply by Friday, June 14 , 2024
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Library Director | May 31, 2024 | The Pequannock Twp. Public Library is seeking a dynamic Director for its vibrant community oriented library, located in suburban North Jersey. The library is the cultural and informational hub for a community of 15,157, ranging from many young families with children to 3,000 seniors in Cedar Crest Village. It provides professional services, collections, and technology tools to inform, enrich, educate, provide lifelong learning, and entertain our patrons. Our service-oriented staff includes 14 FTE's, 6 FT, and 4 MLS with collection: 78,500; circulation: 156,000; annual program attendance: 12,500. The town was originally settled by the Dutch in 1695, and its rich history is an integral part of library programming. A supportive library board, mayor and Township council enable the library to provide a wide spectrum of services, valued by the community. It is essential that the Director be community and service oriented, be visionary in developing programs for patrons of all ages, possess strong interpersonal and managerial skills, skilled in applying technology and social media for the benefit of the library, have experience in ongoing finance and budgeting, grants, fund raising, and planning, and be eager to coordinate future construction. The Pequannock Library is a member of Main Library Alliance. Requirements: ALA accredited MLS; NJ Professional Librarian Certification with 5 or more years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in a library setting. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Generous benefits package. Please forward resume and cover letter in confidence to: recruitment [at] pequannocklibrary.org Closing date: Resumes accepted until position is filled, with a preliminary review on June 21, 2024 of resumes received. |