Teen Services Librarian (Librarian 1)- Cape May County Library

Job Description:

The Cape May County Library
(CMCL) is looking for a motivated and team-oriented Teen Services Librarian to
join our Teen Department. The successful candidate will demonstrate ways to incorporate
our Library’s strategic values of service, compassion, accessibility, and
adaptability into events, services, and materials to support Cape May County’s
teenagers at eight library branches and a bookmobile.

This full-time position works
35 hours per week and is based at the Cape May Court House location, with
varying hours dependent on covering teen events and outreach. The schedule
includes one night shift a week, and one weekend shift a month (including
Saturday and Sunday hours) covering a public information desk. This position
also requires travel to other Library locations, local schools, and community
partners.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan,
  implement and evaluate library events and services for teens.
• Plan
  and implement a weekly Dungeons & Dragons session, and teach teen
  volunteers how to run sessions.
• Maintain
  assigned sections of library system’s Teen collections, including selection,
  evaluation, and weeding.
• Provide
  reader’s advisory and reference services to patrons.
• Maintain
  and monitor the use of the Court House Library Teen Space.
• Create
  engaging displays and promotional materials for the collections, events, and
  services.
• Advocate
  for teenagers to patrons and library staff.
• Participate
  in maintaining the Teen Department budget.
• Help
  oversee the Teen Volunteer program.
• Provide
  outreach opportunities to local schools and community organizations.
• Instruct
  teens and caregivers in information gathering, research skills, and digital
  literacy.
• Assist
  in maintaining the library’s social media platforms and website.
• Attend
  and participate in staff meetings, including staff committees.
• Attend
  and participate in professional development opportunities outside the library
  system.

 Knowledge/ Skills

• Knowledge of developmental, recreational, and educational needs of
  teenagers.
• Knowledge of current trends and best practices in library services for
  teenagers.
• Working knowledge of standard library procedures, using library
  computer software systems, and internet and database search methods.  
• Experience in using Microsoft Office Suite (including Word, Excel, and
  Outlook) and Canva design software.
• Basic computer skills, with the ability to adapt to and learn new
  technologies.
• Comfortable with public speaking.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work both independently and harmoniously with patrons and
  colleagues.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written.

Abilities

• Physical duties involve bending, pushing book carts up to 70lbs, lifting
  and carrying bags of boxes weighing up to 40lbs, sitting for long periods of
  time, and standing for long periods of time.
• Drive a car and hold a valid New Jersey driver’s license.

Education/
Qualifications

• Master’s
  degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program required.
• Have
  or be eligible for a New Jersey State Professional Librarian Certificate.
• New
  Jersey state residency required per N.J.S.A. 52:14-7 (L. 2011, Chapter 70).

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: Starts at $48,000 a year, commensurate with experience.
• Health benefits, including dental, prescription and optical.
• New Jersey pension.
• 12 vacation days per year (increasing with years worked), 15 sick days
  per year, 3 personal days per year.

To Apply

Please submit a resume, a cover letter, and three professional
references to Vicki Wright, Assistant Director, at vickiw@cmclibrary.org, by Friday, March 13^th.

To learn more about this position please visit the New Jersey Civil
Service Commission website and review the job specification: https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/07569.htm.

Application link or email address: https://cmcl.org/employment

Salary range or hourly wage: Starts at $48,000/year, commensurate with experience.

MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.

Job focus: Youth Services

Work schedule: Full-Time