Jersey City Free Public Library
Youth Services Librarian (Librarian I)
Jersey City Free Public Library, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
Job Title
Youth Services Librarian
Location Heights Branch Library
Reports To Branch Manager
Civil Service Job Title Librarian I
Salary Range $64,022 - $68,834 per year
Employment Type Full-Time
Work Week 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.
Application Deadline December 16, 2025
Benefit Summary This summary outlines the general benefits available to library employees, designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits available to Full-Time Employees: Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment, Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added. Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment. Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year. Additional Full-Time benefits include Life & AD&D insurance, 403b, Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date). Part-Time Employee benefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located at www.jclibrary.org.
About the Library JCFPL is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, with ten locations and a collection of over 2.5 million print and digital items. Nearly 120 dedicated staff serve the residents, students, and workers of Jersey City, the largest city in Hudson County and the second-largest in New Jersey. The staff reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of the city, speaking over 16 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, Gujarati, Marathi, Igbo, Portuguese, and others.
JCFPL is committed to building on its strong foundation and expanding its ability to meet the needs of Jersey City’s growing and increasingly diverse community.
About the Position As part of the Youth Services Division and reporting to the Branch Manager, the individual in this role is responsible for providing services to Children and Youth. Responsibilities include developing and delivering after school programs, providing homework help, delivering story times and other programs; maintaining the department’s youth collections; promoting use of library materials and services; performing outreach to schools and others supporting youth; preparing reports; staying informed of professional developments; and performing other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for children’s and young adult literature; familiarity with current library technologies; the ability to perform both independently and as a team member; experience in planning and conducting children’s programming; an energetic approach to outreach to schools, daycares and community partners; excellent communication skills; enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility and a sense of humor. Experience in preschool programming and promoting early literacy practices, afterschool programming and homework help is desired.
Job Duties
Outreach
- Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with community organizations, school groups, library associates, and the general public.
Evaluation of Branch Needs
- Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet library goals and the needs and interests of students.
Innovation Programming
- Designs, develops, and implements innovative programs and services and integrates new technologies into library service.
Traditional Programming
- Organizes and conducts library tours, book talks, film programs, reading clubs, etc. for the purpose of promoting literacy, fostering use of library resources and/or informing the community and various organizations of available youth services.
Aesthetics
- Designs, develops, implements and evaluates displays and exhibits.
Social Media
- Promotes library activities, facilities and services.
Customer Service
- Assists patrons in locating, evaluating and effectively using information or resources.
Other
- Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Required Experience
Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State University.
Possess a valid certification as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State University.
Preferred Skills
Ability to read, write, speak, or communicate in a second language other than English, such as Spanish and/or South Asian languages.
Desire to work in fast-paced urban environment a plus.
Ability to keep informed of current theories, objectives, principles, and techniques of librarianship and adapt to modern technology, library trends and innovations.
Ability to identify, customize, create and present innovative programs and services and integrate new technologies into library service.
Notes This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. 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.
Additional Information This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.
This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.
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Location Heights Branch Library
Reports To Branch Manager
Civil Service Job Title Librarian I
Salary Range $64,022 - $68,834 per year
Employment Type Full-Time
Work Week 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.
Application Deadline December 16, 2025
Benefit Summary This summary outlines the general benefits available to library employees, designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits available to Full-Time Employees: Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment, Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added. Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment. Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year. Additional Full-Time benefits include Life & AD&D insurance, 403b, Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date). Part-Time Employee benefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located at www.jclibrary.org.
About the Library JCFPL is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, with ten locations and a collection of over 2.5 million print and digital items. Nearly 120 dedicated staff serve the residents, students, and workers of Jersey City, the largest city in Hudson County and the second-largest in New Jersey. The staff reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of the city, speaking over 16 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, Gujarati, Marathi, Igbo, Portuguese, and others.
JCFPL is committed to building on its strong foundation and expanding its ability to meet the needs of Jersey City’s growing and increasingly diverse community.
About the Position As part of the Youth Services Division and reporting to the Branch Manager, the individual in this role is responsible for providing services to Children and Youth. Responsibilities include developing and delivering after school programs, providing homework help, delivering story times and other programs; maintaining the department’s youth collections; promoting use of library materials and services; performing outreach to schools and others supporting youth; preparing reports; staying informed of professional developments; and performing other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have a passion for children’s and young adult literature; familiarity with current library technologies; the ability to perform both independently and as a team member; experience in planning and conducting children’s programming; an energetic approach to outreach to schools, daycares and community partners; excellent communication skills; enthusiasm, courtesy, flexibility and a sense of humor. Experience in preschool programming and promoting early literacy practices, afterschool programming and homework help is desired.
Job Duties
Outreach
- Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with community organizations, school groups, library associates, and the general public.
Evaluation of Branch Needs
- Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet library goals and the needs and interests of students.
Innovation Programming
- Designs, develops, and implements innovative programs and services and integrates new technologies into library service.
Traditional Programming
- Organizes and conducts library tours, book talks, film programs, reading clubs, etc. for the purpose of promoting literacy, fostering use of library resources and/or informing the community and various organizations of available youth services.
Aesthetics
- Designs, develops, implements and evaluates displays and exhibits.
Social Media
- Promotes library activities, facilities and services.
Customer Service
- Assists patrons in locating, evaluating and effectively using information or resources.
Other
- Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by Supervisor.
Required Experience
Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State University.
Possess a valid certification as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State University.
Preferred Skills
Ability to read, write, speak, or communicate in a second language other than English, such as Spanish and/or South Asian languages.
Desire to work in fast-paced urban environment a plus.
Ability to keep informed of current theories, objectives, principles, and techniques of librarianship and adapt to modern technology, library trends and innovations.
Ability to identify, customize, create and present innovative programs and services and integrate new technologies into library service.
Notes This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. 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.
Additional Information This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.
This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.
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