Education to Career Outreach Librarian (Librarian II)
21 days ago
Jersey City
Job DescriptionJCFPL 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 WORKWEEK: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or 10:00 to 6:00 PM or 12:00 – 8:00PM (35 hours/week). Will be required to work some evenings and weekends. APPLICATION DEADLINE: December 18, 2025 BENEFIT SUMMARY: 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 at 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. ABOUT THE POSITION: 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. JOB DUTIES: • Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with community organizations, particularly school groups, educational institutions, colleges, career, and job skills agencies; supports, trains, guides branch library associates with their branch extension programs to these audiences within their neighborhoods., • Coordinates and conducts library outreach extension programs with schools and other educational institutions, colleges, and career development services and community agencies,, • Serves as a resource and support for branch library staff by assisting in the coordination and delivery of library outreach and extension programs with schools and other educational institutions. colleges, and career development services and community agencies,, • Supervises, develops, and implements library extension programs, services, and events on mobile units, at school and community agencies, and in other non-library settings throughout the community., • Provides outreach services such as tabling events, book talks, film programs, reading clubs, etc. to promote literacy, foster use of library resources, and/or to inform the community and various organizations of available library services., • Designs, organizes, and maintains library materials and electronic resources by using appropriate systems of access that are compatible with the needs and styles of learning of the public., • Composes publicity releases, fliers, informational pieces, and program announcements for tabling events, media, newsletters, or other publications; utilizes social media outlets to promote programs and events., • Presents informative sessions before groups, organizations, co-workers, and the public., • Promotes good customer service; registers new members; reviews library card applications for completeness as to name, address, and similar personal identification and records changes of such information; answers patrons' inquiries pertaining to library hours, physical location of library material, offices, etc.; explains library services to community residents or groups; answers patrons' inquiries pertaining to library hours, physical location of library material, offices, or personnel including explanation of basic library resources and services; meets the needs of a diverse community; Maintains cooperative relationships with local community residents and system-wide library staff; meet the needs of a diverse community., • May take the lead over Librarians 1 and/or paraprofessional/technical staff, coordinate assignments, and provide instructions for their completion., • Exchanges ideas, information, and opinions with supervisors to formulate policies, procedures, programs, etc. to provide high quality services., • Participates in professional associations concerned with improving methods and techniques of information services., • Prepare clear, accurate, and informative narrative and statistical reports., • Maintains files and records., • Will be required to learn how to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units., • Develops, implements, and promotes a variety of extension programs and services to target audiences., • Coordinates with and oversees interns, tech, and paraprofessional colleagues for work assignments and schedules related to these extension programs., • Develops, implements, conducts, and oversees established library programs such as, though not limited to, school programs and tabling events, research skills presentations and assistance, job skills resource sharing, test preparation resource sharing for target audiences., • Answers patrons’ more complex inquiries regarding general reference and information topics, use of online resources, and utilization of library material and equipment., • Supervises, determines, and prepares content and arrangement of library material for displays, exhibits, and special library programs., • Supervises the checking of library email and keeps current with library news, announcements, programs, initiatives, etc., • Supervises the charging and discharging of library material to users., • Reviews library membership applications for completeness as to name, address, and similar personal identification and records changes of such information., • Supervises and files or shelves material using the Dewey Decimal Classification System and alphabetical filing systems beyond the initial letter of a word. Communication/Collaboration • Communicates effectively using a variety of methods, • Effectively communicates relevant and timely information to appropriate stakeholders, • Develops and maintains effective relationships with others to achieve common goals, • Works effectively on teams with strong team-building skills and attitudes, • Applies effective strategies to manage organizational politics, conflict and difficult coworker behaviors, • Communicates effectively with a variety of audiences and individuals from diverse backgrounds, • Selects and applies the most appropriate and effective communication means to meet situational needsCustomer Service, • Contributes to and models customer service standards that enhance the user experience, • Models standards and practices for the delivery of quality internal and external customer service, • Applies customer service skills to enhance the level of user satisfaction, • Applies effective techniques to address difficult situations with users and staff, • Understands and acts in accordance with the basic values and ethics of library serviceProfessional Development, • Manages the development of one’s own learning and ongoing improvement of skills and knowledge, • Uses creative and innovative approaches to address challenges within various job duties and develops initiatives that serve the needs of the Outreach Branch services, • Establishes strategies and long-range initiatives to create a learning environment within the division and the library, • Plans for and supports staff career development opportunities, • Contributes to the development and implementation of a culture that embraces ongoing learningCommunity Engagement, • Demonstrates the impact and value of the library to the community through ongoing evaluation and assessment of library services, • Maintains positive public relations through communication and promotion of the library’s values, services, accomplishments and needs to all stakeholders, • Builds relationships and support for the library with community organizations, • Contributes to creating a welcoming and user-friendly physical environment that encourages all community members to use library servicesTechnology, • Performs basic functions of email, calendar applications, and task management. Familiarity with MS Office and Google applications desired., • Understands and uses basic computer hardware, peripherals, software, and operating system functions, • A Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association, or from a New Jersey program deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State University, is required for librarian positions., • Appointees may be required to possess a valid certification as a Professional Librarian issues by Thomas Edison State University., • One (1) year of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools (card catalog, microfilm, shelving, circulation systems, and so forth.), • Two (2) years of experience demonstrating practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools (card catalog, microfilm, shelving, circulation systems, and so forth.), • At least six (6) months of experience must have been in a lead role supervising subordinate employees., • CDL B license highly desirable or required to earn within the first year of employment., • Experience managing staff and administering library programs., • Knowledge of Jersey City’s population, geography, and local government preferred., • Facility in a non-English language spoken in Jersey City (e.g., Spanish, Hindi, Arabic, Tagalog) desired.NOTES: For all employees, regardless of full-time or part-time status, JCFPL is considered the primary employer. Work hours are assigned according to the library’s operational needs. Work hours are not scheduled to accommodate employees’ other employment, academic, or other outside obligations, except in circumstances agreed upon in writing by the employee and the employee supervisor. This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title. This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship. Powered by JazzHR hWvpwtIYh0
