Youth Services Librarian; Librarian

Job Title

Youth Services Librarian

Heights Branch Library

Branch Manager

Librarian I

$64,022 - $68,834 per year

Full-Time

9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.

December 16, 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 Employee 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 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.

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, after school programming and homework help is desired.

• 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.