Library Associate / Programs and Outreach

Hillside Public Library invites creative, self-motivated and collaborative candidates, with the skills to help meet the lifelong learning needs of a diverse community, to join our dedicated staff in delivering on our mission to change lives for a better community.

Application and details: https://hillsidepl.org/job-openings/

Essential Functions:

The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. 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.

Provides excellent customer service for all

Develop, promote, and implement engaging programs and services for adults that meet library goals and interests of the local community

Establish and maintain positive relationships with community stakeholders, through outreach, to promote library services, activities, and goals of the Library

Coordinate promotion through various print and digital formats, including social media, of library programs and services in collaboration with all Library Departments

Coordinate and oversee adult volunteers

Reference and readers’ advisory

Participates in the training of the public and staff in the effective use of library resources and emerging technologies in a variety settings, including one-on-one, small groups, and via print

Oversees specific library collections and updates holdings by removing obsolete materials and recommending new titles and equipment

Keeps informed of current trends, technology, and developments affecting library services through professional reading, continuing education opportunities, and participation in professional organizations. Attends workshops, conferences, and training as needed

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

Please note that this position is subject to the NJ First Act, requiring public employees to establish residency in the State of New Jersey within 1 year of appointment. See N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70). Hillside Public Library is a NJ Civil Service and Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of other media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lifting and carrying items weighing up to 20 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs.; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,685.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Ability to Relocate:

• Hillside, NJ 07205: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,685