- Community Outreach:
- Assist and support in developing and implementing outreach strategies to increase awareness of library services and programs among targeted community groups.
- Represent the library at community events, fairs, and festivals to promote library resources and services.
- Distribute promotional materials and provide information about library services to individuals and organizations.
- Program Support:
- Assist in the planning and coordination of outreach programs, including mobile library services, bookmobile visits, and pop-up library events.
- Help set up and dismantle outreach displays, ensuring materials are organized and readily accessible.
- Provide support during outreach programs, including assisting patrons with library card applications, checking out materials, and answering basic inquiries.
- Collaborate with library staff to develop and deliver engaging and informative outreach activities and presentations.
- Administrative Duties:
- Assist in maintaining an organized inventory of outreach materials, ensuring they are stocked and in good condition.
- Help with administrative tasks, such as answering phone calls, responding to emails, and scheduling appointments related to outreach activities.
- Collaborate with the Outreach Coordinator or designated supervisor to develop outreach budgets and track expenses.
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework or a degree in library science, education, or a related field is preferred.
- Previous experience in community outreach, customer service, or a library setting is desirable.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage with diverse populations.
- Cultural sensitivity and an understanding of community needs and dynamics.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Basic computer skills
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required by outreach activities.
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Library Outreach Assistant - Jersey City, United States - Jersey City Free Public Library
Description
Job Description
Job DescriptionWORKWEEK: Up to 16 hours per week. May be required to work evenings and weekends.
SALARY EXPECTATION: $21.98/hour
About Jersey City and the Jersey City Free Public Library (JCFPL)
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 Part-Time Library Outreach Assistant plays a key role in expanding the library's reach and engaging with diverse community members outside of the library's physical location. This position involves assisting in supporting the development and implementation of outreach strategies and initiatives to promote library services and programs. The Outreach Assistant will work under the supervision of the Outreach Coordinator or designated supervisor.
* Please note, this vacancy announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required for the employee for this job. The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Specific Job Duties:
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.
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