FT Library Assistant - Mount Laurel Library

Job Description:

JOB POSTING

Title: FT Library Assistant                       Salary: $33,670-$35,490         

Open: August 14, 2025

The Mount Laurel Library is seeking a team member to work in the Circulation Department coordinating our expanding Library of Things and volunteer opportunities. You will be helping us continue our mission of creating a welcoming and inspiring environment for library users by providing services of interest to the residents of Mount Laurel.

DESCRIPTION

• Perform Circulation Desk responsibilities including check-in/check-out library materials; issue library cards and renew existing cards for library customers; handles cash register entries, transactions, and calculating change; run daily circulation reports and library notices and shelve and shelf-read library materials, assist with building opening or closing procedures
• Coordinate Library of Things collections including Museum Passes, game consoles, hotspots and other new collections.
• Coordinates volunteer opportunities
• Assists with building opening or closing procedures
• Approaches challenging customer situations with a caring demeanor
• Is a team member who welcomes and accepts input; seeks out advice on how to handle situations and supports team members by keeping them informed and offering help
• Performs other duties as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Punctuality, reliability, trustworthiness and excellent attendance required.
• Able to work flexible schedule.
• Good judgement and initiative.
• Detail oriented and accurate.
• Team player and work cooperatively with co-workers.
• Able to work independently.
• Ability to push and pull library book trucks weighing in excess of 120 lbs.
• Ability to carry up to 15 lbs. of library materials across the library
• Ability to stand for extended periods and to bend and stretch to reach high and low shelves
• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate degree preferred.

SCHEDULE

35 hours per week, evening and weekend hours required.

BENEFITS

Medical, dental, prescription coverage, eyeglass plan, retirement program, deferred compensation, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, NJLA membership.

Submit cover letter and resume to Stacie Riker-McNulty sriker@mountlaurellibrary.org

Mount Laurel Library, 100 Walt Whitman Avenue, Mount Laurel, NJ 08054

Application link or email address: sriker@mountlaurellibrary.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $33,670-$35,490

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

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