Employment Opportunities
Ridgewood Public Library hires under NJDOP and EOE guidelines. Fully qualified candidates will be contacted for interview.
Download RPL Employment Application
Open Position: Youth Services
Civil Service Title: Library Assistant
Primary Department: Youth Services
Duties
- Welcome public at busy children’s service desk: offer reference help, reader’s advisory, and program registration.
- Shelve books and media.
- Storytime rotation.
- Plan and implement programming for children birth to Grade 5.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Assist with teen volunteers.
Hours
Average weekly hours: 19
- Mondays: 2 to 6 pm
- Tuesdays: 2 to 6 pm
- Thursdays: 2 to 6 pm
- Fridays: 2 to 6 pm
- Every third Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
- One Sunday per month: 1 to 5 pm
Starting Salary
$16 to $19, commensurate with experience
Qualification
- Customer service orientation: outgoing, positive, able to relate well to children, teens and caregivers.
- Computer literate with strong knowledge of Microsoft Office; Internet skills; ability to create flyers and promotional materials; online social networking tools a plus.
- Strong organizational, communication and writing skills.
- Creativity; artistic skills.
- Experience in working with children and teens.
- Flexibility to work in and with other departments.
- College degree preferred.
Application
For employment application, please download at the link above or visit the Children’s Service Desk.
This is a permanent position.
Please send application, resume, cover letter and references to:
Ashley Loria, Youth Services Supervising Librarian: aloria@ridgewoodlibrary.org