PART-TIME TEMPORARY LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Phillipsburg Library seeks a skilled, enthusiastic, and empathetic person to join our Children’s services staff. Duties include working with the Children’s Librarian to staff our Youth Services desk, answer basic reference and readers’ advisory questions, and assist with children’s and teen programs and crafts during the library’s Summer Reading program.
The successful candidate will have a strong customer service orientation, be technologically adept, and have an understanding of basic library organization. Excellent communication skills, patience, a sense of humor and ability to multi-task is a must.
High school diploma or GED required.
This is a temporary 20-hour per week position which will include weekday, evening, and some Saturday hours through August 31, 2026 with the potential for continued hours beyond this date. Starting pay is $17.90/hr. This is a Civil Service position. NJ First Act Residency applies, must be a New Jersey resident to apply for this position.
To apply, email cover letter, resume and three references to humanresources@pburglib.org
No phone calls please. You will be notified if selected for an interview.