Part Time Program Assistant

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Title: Part-Time Program Assistant

Compensation: Commensurate with experience; minimum $21.93 per hour

Location: Teaneck Public Library, Multi-Department, primarily Reference Department

 

The Teaneck Public Library is seeking an energetic and customer-service oriented individual to join the Library. The successful applicant should have a demonstrated capacity to deal effectively and courteously with the public and to maintain effective working relationships with co-workers. The position requires the knowledge of social media trends and flexibility to assist and provide support to other staff members running library programs for various age groups.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assist with coordinating and administering programs for all age groups, in multiple departments.
  • Assist in preparing publicity for programs and services.
  • Assist with developing newsletter and social media on various platforms by creating engaging content and marketing materials.
  • Welcome the public at the service desk by offering reader’s advisory help and program registration when necessary.
  • Support outreach efforts.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

 

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

  • Welcoming demeanor,  including friendliness, cooperation, creativity, patience, and enthusiasm. 
  • Strong written and oral communication and customer relation skills.
  • Ability to deal tactfully with the public and with co-workers.
  • Ability to plan, coordinate, and execute work, both independently and with direction.
  • Creativity and proficiency in social media platforms, internet, email, and other software applications.
  • Organizational skills with good attention to detail.
  • A team player with the ability to maintain collaborative working relationships with library staff and community members.
  • Flexibility to work in and with other departments.
  • College degree or library experience is a plus.

 

REQUIREMENTS:

Light lifting and bending required. Strong computer skills required. Library experience (especially within BCCLS) desired but not required. Appointee may be required to possess a valid driver's license. Initial appointment is provisional. The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass Civil Service requirements, in addition to a criminal background check. 

SCHEDULE:

Schedule consists of approximately 20-24 hours per week, with a regular evening and occasional weekend schedule.  Work schedule is subject to change according to the needs of the library. The hours are:

  • Monday: 9 am - 5 pm
  • Tuesday: 1 pm - 6 pm
  • Thursday: 1 pm - 6 pm
  • Friday:  9 am - 5 pm

 

NOTICES:

Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants must comply with the "New Jersey First Act." If hired, the applicant must be in compliance with the residence requirements of the New Jersey First Act within one year of the date of hire.

Initial appointment is provisional. The selected candidate will be required to successfully pass Civil Service requirements, in addition to a criminal background check. 

 

TO APPLY:

Please send a cover letter, resume and three professional references in PDF format to Shinae Hyun, Director, at apply [at] teaneck.bccls.org () before 11/1/2022 and include Program Assistant in the Subject Line. Only candidates of interest will be contacted. No phone calls, please.