Youth Services Librarian or Associate

The salary minimum with a MLIS is $64,022.00 per year and includes municipal medical and dental benefits.

The Bernardsville Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic Youth Services Librarian or Library Associate to work full-time. The ideal candidate will be able to create and sustain fun and interesting youth programs, including several weekly early childhood babytimes, storytimes, and other preschool activities.                                                            

This position may require a regular weeknight shift and some weekend shifts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge relating to children, literacy, and learning
• Ability to cooperate and collaborate with library staff and community members
• Creativity and interest in developing, documenting, anticipating purchasing needs, and completing library programs for youth on a weekly basis
• Ability to provide excellent customer service
• Ability to use an online calendar
• Ability to select, use, and share library and community resources, services, and programs

QUALIFICATIONS

• Successfully worked with children
• Successfully worked in a library, school, or recreational setting
• An advanced degree in library science or a field related to early childhood education is preferred 

OPTIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Familiarity with office tools such as Google Drive, Word, and Canva
• Familiarity with the Main Library Alliance resources and procedures
• Fluency in Spanish

The Bernardsville Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring process includes a background check. Please submit your resume and letter of interest to Ms. Mary Fran Daley, Executive Director, at [email protected]. Applicants must comply with the “New Jersey First Act”. Applications will be accepted through December 2024 and interviews will be conducted in early January 2025.