Education to Career Outreach Librarian; Librarian II

Job Title: Education to Career Outreach Librarian

Department: Outreach Branch – Ed to Career Outreach

Location: PGML

Reports To: Outreach Branch Manager

Civil Service

Job Title:

Librarian II

Salary Range: $73,646 - $77,000

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Work Week: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. or 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

Final date to receive applications: December 18, 2025

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 Employment benefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located ibrary.org.

JCFPL is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, with ten locations and growing, and a collection comprising over 2.5 million print and digital items. Our staff of nearly 120 dedicated individuals serves the residents, students, and workers of Jersey City: the largest city in Hudson County, N.J., and the second-largest city in New Jersey.

The staff of JCFPL reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of Jersey City, which is consistently ranked as the most diverse community in the United States. Collectively, our staff speaks over 16 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, Gujarati, Marathi, Igbo, Portuguese, and others.

JCFPL is committed to building on our strong foundation and expanding our ability to meet the needs of Jersey City’s growing and increasingly diverse community.

The Education to Career Outreach Librarian provides a wide range of library services within the Outreach Branch. This role requires strong professional knowledge and experience in library science, particularly as it relates to school libraries, college and career readiness, youth engagement, and outreach services. Under general direction, this librarian develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates school- and community-based programs, including those delivered via mobile units and other non-library settings.

The role may involve leading or coordinating the work of Librarian 1s, interns, and paraprofessional or technical staff in support of outreach activities. The Education to Career Outreach Librarian develops, implements, and evaluates library programs and services in schools, colleges, and community settings—including use of the mobile units. This position focuses on serving youth through young adulthood, in collaboration with teachers, parents, and caregivers, and by building partnerships with schools, colleges, and community organizations involved in education, college preparation, and career development.

An important responsibility of this role is managing the school library card program, which ensures that students across the Jersey City school system are provided with access to library resources. Additionally, the Education to Career Outreach Librarian will build and maintain effective relationships with local schools, act as a liaison between branches and educational institutions, and support branch librarians in their outreach efforts.

This includes maintaining a comprehensive record of school contacts and branch partnerships. The librarian may also perform basic library functions such as circulating materials, processing holds, etc.

• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with community organizations, particularly school groups, educational institutions, colleges, career, and job…