Library associate Jobs in Jersey City, NJ

Job Description

Job Description

JCFPL JOB TITLE : Library Associate

DEPARTMENT : Library Services

LOCATION : Creative Arts Center

REPORTS TO :  Branch Manager

CIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE : Library Associate

SALARY RANGE : $54,500 - $57,900 per year

FULL-TIME / PART-TIME : Full-Time

WORKWEEK : 10 : 00 a.m. to 6 : 00 p.m. (35 hours / week). May be required to work evenings and weekends as needed.

JOB DUTIES :

• Develop and present arts programming for all ages; create displays and informational materials to highlight book collections or services; collaborate with Engagement department on outreach programs; ability to build relationships with local organizations to support library goals
• Assist patrons at the Creative Arts Center; answer reference questions; conduct readers’ advisory; perform circulation tasks using SIRSI; assist in material selection
• Plan, develop, and implement arts programs at the library and / or off-site; share program information with Communications team, including photos, blurbs, booklists, etc.
• Contribute to tasks and projects; track and review work progress and activities;
• Promote good customer service, including some public speaking involving tours and teaching library skills to small groups; effectively handle patron complaints; develop and maintain a positive, helpful and professional approach to the overall community as well as individual library customers
• Network and collaborate with Outreach Services, educational entities, City departments, and other service agencies to promote services, activities, and goals of the library; attend meetings and serve on committees as needed; stay up to date on trends and innovations in the fields of library and educational services.
• Perform other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES :

Communication / Collaboration

Customer Service

Professional Development

Community Engagement

Technology

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION :

ADDITIONAL RELEVANT SKILLS :

NOTES :

For all employees, regardless of full-time or part-time status, JCFPL is considered the primary employer. Work hours are assigned according to the Library’s operational needs. Work hours are not scheduled to accommodate employees’ other employment, academic, or other outside obligations, except in circumstances agreed upon in writing by the employee and the employee’s supervisor.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of

activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.

This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.

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