Children's Librarian Part-time

Jefferson Township Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking, and reliable individual to join our Youth Services team. This individual will work with the FT Children’s Librarian to create new and engaging programs for youth ages 0-12. We are seeking a creative youth services librarian who is customer service focused with a knowledge of children’s literature to help foster a love of reading in our youngest patrons.

• Assist with developing and maintaining a diverse and well-rounded juvenile collection while staying current on trends in children's literature

Develop, plan, and execute programs and events for children ages 0-12, including story times, youth programs, special events, and summer reading programs

Provide reader’s advisory and reference assistance to young patrons and their caregivers using both digital and print resources.

Promote community awareness, build relationships, and promote the library through outreach with community organizations, daycares, and schools

Prepare and distribute promotional materials for youth programs, events, and services

Assist with circulation desk and general library duties, as needed

Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent preferred

Will consider a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ Youth Services experience, preferably in a public library, required. Strong written and oral communication skills, including public speaking

Knowledge of collection development for children ages 0-12

Able to use computers, software, and other technologies used at a public library

Customer service skills are essential, must be able to respond to and assist patrons on a regular basis

Enjoy working with young children, tweens/teens and their caregivers

Ability to work with other staff in a team environment

Approximately 19 hours per week

Individual will be required to work evenings and weekends

Vacation, Sick, and Holiday pay provided according to Library Policy, and enrollment in

the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan (DCRP) if eligible.

“Good Faith” Salary, Range, or Rate of Pay

$23.00 / hour with B.A. and minimum of 2 years experience

$33.00/ hour with Master of Library Science or equivalent