P/T Bilingual (English/Spanish) Library Assistant - South Plainfield Public Library

Job Description:

The South Plainfield
Public Library, serving a friendly and diverse community of 25,000 is looking
for an enthusiastic and personable individual to join our public service
team. Please note that this is a part time position for evening and
weekend hours.

Position: P/T Bilingual
(English/Spanish) Library Assistant

NJCS Title: Library Assistant
– Bilingual (07469)

Responsibilities include
but are not limited to:

• Providing friendly and efficient
      customer service, both in person and by phone or email

• Assisting patrons with tasks like
      locating and checking out materials, placing holds, and paying fees as
      well as making photocopies, sending faxes and scanning documents

• Handling basic administrative
      tasks like checking in materials, issuing library cards, and making room
      reservations. 

• Offering computer support using
      basic software applications, email, and internet browsers

• Processing computer guest passes
      and registering patrons for programs and events

• Organizing materials and ensuring
      that shelves are kept neat and tidy

Qualifications:

• Fluent in both English and Spanish
      (spoken and written)

• Friendly and approachable
      demeanor

• Strong communication and customer
      service skills

• Basic computer skills are
      necessary

• Previous library experience is a
      preferred, but not required

• Must be available for weekend and
      evening hours

Salary: $19.19 per hour (minimum - salary is commensurate with experience)

Application review will begin
immediately and continue until position is filled.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:



Linda Hansen, Library Director

South Plainfield Public Library

2484 Plainfield Ave

South Plainfield, NJ 07080



Or email:

lhansen@southplainfield.lib.nj.us



Job Notices: This is a Civil Service position, NJ residency is required.

Application link or email address: lhansen@southplainfield.lib.nj.us

Salary range or hourly wage: 19.19

MLS required: No, an MLS is not required.

Job focus:

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