Junior Library Assistant, Youth Services – Part-Time; Union

Job Summary

The Youth Services Assistant is responsible for assisting the Youth Services Librarians with the daily operations of the Youth Services Department. The successful candidate will have a love of young people, sense of humor, flexibility and the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Provide direct assistance to youth of all ages and adults. This includes, but is not limited to, assisting children and their caregivers in looking up, locating, and selecting materials, and staying up to date with current reading trends and popular topics, and providing readers’ advisory.

Support the day-to-day operations of the department through various clerical tasks.

Properly shelve materials and maintain the orderly and neat condition of shelves and displays.

Preparing and merchandising department displays.

Assist with planning & preparing youth programs. Including, but not limited to, crafts and other activities that support literacy and creativity.

Requires

Strong customer service and computer skills

High School Diploma or the equivalent

Previous library experience preferred

Ability to stand for periods of time, push book carts and bend to empty returns

Must be 18 years of age or older and reside in New Jersey unless otherwise exempted by law. Successful candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, background / reference check and motor vehicle record check.

Hours

Monday and Tuesday evenings from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Weekend hours are required and are in addition to the weekday hours

Saturday and Sunday shifts are selected in rotation

Pay: $19.96 per hour

Apply by sending resume and cover letter to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). . Please include Youth Services Assistant Part-Time in the subject line. Final date to receive applications is Tuesday, November 18, 2025.