Full job description
Essential Functions of the Job:
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, supervising and monitoring the delivery library services; providing advanced reference and reader’s advisory services; plan, promote and deliver library programs that encourage library usage and support the goals of the DPL Strategic Plan, community needs, and changes in technology and trends in library services; managing library materials according to the DPL Collection Management Plan; performing outreach services; performing other work-related responsibilities and duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Library Science; three years experience as a professional librarian, coursework and/or training in adult, youth, or teen services and print and electronic resources or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities; demonstrated leadership experience through work or volunteer activities; must reside in the State of New Jersey within one year of employment unless exempted by law; reliable transportation to attend training or meetings off-site locations as required.
Preferred: Bilingual in English/ Spanish.
Annual Salary: $66,000 - $70,000
Please submit your NJ Librarian Certificate
37.5 hours per week /Paid Time Off / NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS)
Schedule: Since the library is open on days and evenings, the schedule may vary including Saturday rotation and some holidays; the schedule is subject to change with notice.
Please note that this is not a remote, temporary, or seasonal position.
Physical Demands: Ability to operate a computer and keyboard, projectors, printers, and other office equipment; reading materials and providing verbal assistance to library users in English, Spanish or other languages; manual dexterity to handle books, software, and a variety of media formats; intermittent sitting, standing, and walking; ability to perform the essential functions of this position; occasional bending, reaching, and stooping; lift and carry items weighing up to 35 lbs.; pushing or pulling objects weighing up to 100 lbs; distinguishing sounds at various frequencies and volumes; distance vision sufficient to distinguish people or objects under a variety of light conditions; vision sufficient to view computer screens and spine labels under a variety of light conditions.
- Job Type: Full-time
Benefits: Medical/ Dental/ Paid Time Off / NJ Public Employee Retirement System (PERS Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Dunellen, NJ 08812 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $66,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
