Monroe Township Public Library (Middlesex County) - Senior Library Assistant, Outreach, Part-time (union)
4 Municipal Plaza ● Monroe Township, NJ 08831 ● (732) 521-5000
Senior Library Assistant – Outreach (Part-Time)
Job Summary
The Monroe Township Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, service-oriented individual with strong
customer service skills to join the Outreach Department. This position supports the Library’s outreach
services by assisting with home deliveries for patrons with health or mobility challenges and by
participating in Bookmobile visits throughout the community.
The successful candidate will help connect residents with library resources beyond the library building
and contribute to meaningful community engagement.
Candidates must be willing and able to learn to drive all Outreach vehicles as a required part of
the position, including a 28-foot Bookmobile and a Ford Transit van.
Responsibilities and Duties
• Circulate materials in an automated library system
• Drive Library Outreach vehicles, including a 28’ Bookmobile and Ford Transit van (required)
• Follow assigned routes and schedules for Bookmobile stops and At Home Services deliveries
• Fill and process book requests for At Home Services and Bookmobile patrons
• Select and curate materials for delivery using readers’ advisory skills
• Assist with At Home Services home deliveries and Bookmobile outreach stops
• Load, unload, and transport library materials and supplies
• Safely operate and perform basic checks of Outreach vehicles
• Assist at outreach events
• Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
• Valid New Jersey Driver’s License with a clean driving record (CDL not required)
• Ability to safely operate Outreach vehicles after required training
• Ability to stand and sit for extended periods of time
• Working knowledge of basic computer functions and library systems
• Ability to lift, carry, and transport materials in totes and push/pull a book cart
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 35 lbs and safely navigate steps while loading
and unloading
• Must be able to work with patrons of all ages
• Position includes approximately 3–4 hours of driving during a typical part-time shift
Education and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS)
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Proficiency with computers and ability to learn and use routine computer systems and
equipment
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent customer service skills and a commitment to library service
Hours:
Up to 19.5 hours per week
• Monday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Tuesday: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Thursday: 9:30 AM – 1:30 PM
• Friday: 9:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Occasional evening and weekend hours required.
Starting salary: $31.37 per hour
Please note this is the Monroe Township Public Library in Middlesex County. The address is 4 Municipal Plaza, Monroe Township, NJ 08831.
Apply by sending resume and cover letter to jobs [at] monroetwplibrary.org (jobs[at]monroetwplibrary[dot]org). Please include Senior Library
Assistant Outreach Part-Time in the subject line. Deadline to apply is May 15, 2026.
$31.37 per hour