PT Library Assistant - Evenings and Saturdays

The Franklin Township Public Library (Gloucester County) seeks a motivated and friendly team member who is comfortable using technology and can provide excellent customer service. The schedule is between 20-27 hours weekly, nights and Saturdays. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• Circulation tasks including using the Integrated Library System (ILS), checking materials in and out, handling cash for fines and fees, placing holds, registering library cardholders, and updating patron records.
• Answering patron questions for information, directions, and reading recommendations in person and by phone.
• Assisting patrons using Library computers or personal devices to access the Internet, digital resources, or computer programs; photocopier, scanner, and fax machine, as well as mobile printing.
• Maintaining the Library collection by shelving, shelf-reading, and processing materials.
• Promoting materials and programming.
• Enforce policies
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to work well with persons of all ages
• Excellent computer skills with the ability to learn quickly
• Attention to detail
• Comfortable working independently completing tasks as well as with other team members
• Ability to carry light loads weighing up to 20 lbs and push a rolling book cart weighing up to 100 lbs
• Ability to sit or stand for extended lengths of time
• Ability to bend, stretch, and lift arms above shoulder height

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must have High School Diploma or GED
• Experience working in a public library or customer service environment preferred

Schedule

• This position is evenings and Saturdays.
• Saturdays: the 2^nd, 3^rd, 4^th, 5^th Saturdays of the month will be regularly-scheduled days. 1^st Saturday of the month coverage, if needed.
• Evenings: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday will be regularly-scheduled.
• Flexibility for other coverage as needed, day or evening, preferred.

Salary & Benefits

• This position is hourly, with a minimum starting hourly wage of $15.49.
• All part-time Library staff are eligible for accrued sick time based on the requirements of the New Jersey Paid Sick Leave Law.
• All part-time Library staff receive one floating holiday annually
• There are no health benefits offered

To Apply

• Must complete a job application (available to download at https://ftlnj.org/employment/) Applications must be legibly printed or, preferably, typed, and submitted by email to director [at] ftlnj.org (director[at]ftlnj[dot]org). 

  Resumes may be included in the email.

• Selected candidate will be required to have a background check

Franklin Township Public Library

1584 Coles Mill Rd, Franklinville, NJ 08322