Position Title: Library Associate, Programs and Outreach, Hillside Public Library

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.

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.

Salary/Schedule

• This position is ranked at the position of Library Associate by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. 
• $43,685; generous benefits package includes Health/Dental benefits, enrollment in State Pension, paid holidays, vacation, personal days, and sick leave.
• The schedule for this position is 35 hours per week, including days, evenings and weekends.

To apply: E-mail completed application, cover letter and resume to Christal Blue at [email protected].  Documents must be sent as a PDF attachment. Incomplete applications will not be considered. No phone calls. No faxes. Use the subject line: “Librarian Associate, Programs and Outreach''. The library will only contact candidates they wish to interview. Review of applications will begin on April 22 and continue until the position is filled.

Application link or email address: https://hillsidepl.org/job-openings/

MLS or Library School Required: No

Salary Meets NJLA Minimum:

Job Focus: Public/Adult Service