Gloucester County is hiring: Library Specialist-Teen Programs in Gloucester

Are you looking for a position that combines both your organizational and customer service skills? Gloucester County is in search of a Library Specialist to offer Teen Programs for our awesome Gloucester Community.

Are you energetic, a self-starter, and have a passion for customer service? If so, we want you to join our team!

Under supervision, the Library Specialist performs para-professional library work assisting with planning, organizing, implementing, and promoting special programs, events, and exhibits presented by the Library. Work also involves assisting library patrons and maintaining library materials and records. Employee must exercise tact and courtesy in all contacts with library patrons.

Reports to the Director of Library Services or designated Library Coordinator.

Hiring salary: $37,144 Depending on Qualifications

• Assists with planning, organizing, implementing, and promoting special programs, events, and exhibits; as assigned, serves as lead for these activities. May serve as lead for specific program areas.
• Performs tasks at the circulation desks and/or bookmobile; checks library materials in and out; registers patrons for library cards; maintains records and tabulations. Collects fines for overdue and lost materials, and other miscellaneous fees (copier, fax machine, printer).
• Answers phone, opens and closes the library on a rotating shift, and provides technical assistance to patrons using library computers, printers, copiers, and other public equipment.
• Performs reference tasks such as instructing readers in the use of reference tools, including computers, and answering reference questions on historical, cultural, or genealogical topics.
• Collects books and other materials from the book depository, inspects returned items for damage.
• Prepares carts for shelving and regularly shelves books and reads shelves.
• Attends seminars and workshops relevant to library services.
• Trains and oversees volunteers as directed.
• May operate County vehicle to retrieve and distribute inter-office mail, deposit monies, and transport library materials and supplies between County libraries.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

For a complete job description: Library Specialist-Teen Programs

• Possession of a high school diploma/GED supplemented by secondary coursework in child development, children/adult literature. (Associate’s Degree preferred).
• Two (2) years of progressive experience in public library work.
• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge, and abilities.

To be considered for this position, your online application must include your cover letter, resume, and three (3) professional references.

Professional references are individuals who can attest to your job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities while working or volunteering, and are not family or personally related. References should include job title, company name and address, phone numbers, and email if available.

Gloucester County is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug-Free Workplace

OUR Community: Gloucester County

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