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Youth Services Manager - Middletown Township Public Library

Full-Time Librarian 3 - Youth Services Manager

Civil Service Job Specification Local Title 02820

The Middletown Township Public Library is seeking an energetic and creative Full-time Librarian 3 to join as the new Youth Services Manager. The Children’s Department runs more than 400 programs each year and is widely loved by our community. This position requires outstanding people skills as a big part of this role involves interacting with the local community. Flexibility, strong communication, and superior customer service skills are a must. At least two (2) years of Librarian experience required - previous supervisory experience preferred.

Education :

A Master’s degree in Library or Information Science from a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey College Master’s program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State University.

License :

Appointees must hold or possess a valid certification as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State University.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include :

Community Relations

• Continue outreach initiatives and community partnerships already established, as well as creating new ones.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key personnel in the local schools and other organizations that serve children and their families in order to enhance and promote collaboration.
• Foster a culture of friendly and courteous customer service to ensure our library is a welcoming place for all visitors.
• Promotes the library and its programs, resources, and collections at a variety of community events, including Back to School Nights, PTA Meetings, and other township organizations and businesses.
• Ability to communicate clearly to both staff and the public, strongly enforcing library policies when necessary.

Programming & Collection Development

Management

Schedule :

Off 1 day per month during the week to cover 1 Saturday per month (9 : 00-5 : 00 pm) shift

Compensation :

CWA Local Union 1032 contractual salary : $86,216.35 / year

Benefits include : Paid Time Off & Healthcare - Dental, Medical, Vision, and Prescription

Contact Information :

Please submit your resume, three (3) references, letter of interest, and application to : ApplyToMtpl [at] mplmain.mtpl.org

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