Website Ridgewood Public Library
Civil Service Title: LIBRARY ASSISTANT Primary Department: YOUTH SERVICES
● Welcome public at busy children’s service desk: offer reference help, reader’s advisory, and program registration
● Shelve books and media
● Storytime rotation
● Plan and implement programming for children birth-Grade 5
● Perform other duties as required
● Assist with teen volunteers
HOURS (average weekly hours – 19):
● Mondays 2pm-6pm
● Tuesdays 2pm-6pm
● Thursdays 2pm-6pm
● Fridays 2pm-6pm
● Every 3rd Saturday, 10am-5pm
● One Sunday per month, 1pm-5pm
STARTING SALARY: $16- $19, commensurate with experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
● Customer service orientation: outgoing, positive, able to relate well to children, teens and caregivers
● Computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office; Internet skills; ability to create flyers and promotional materials; online social networking tools a plus
● Strong organizational, communication and writing skills
● Creativity; artistic skills
● Experience in working with children/teens
● Flexibility to work in and with other departments
● College degree preferred
For employment application, please visit www.ridgewoodlibrary.org or the Children’s Service Desk. This is a permanent position. Please send application, resume, cover letter and references to:
Ashley Loria, Youth Services Supervising Librarian, [email protected]
The Ridgewood Library hires under NJDOP & EOE guidelines. Fully qualified candidates will be contacted for interview.
To apply for this job please visit www.ridgewoodlibrary.org.