Youth Services Librarian (Librarian I) - Miller
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JCFPL JOB TITLE: Youth Services Librarian LOCATION: Miller Branch REPORTS TO: Branch ManagerCIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Librarian ISTARTING SALARY RANGE: $65,834 - $70,
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JCFPL JOB TITLE: Youth Services Librarian
LOCATION: Miller Branch
REPORTS TO: Branch Manager
CIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Librarian I
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $65,834 - $70,782 per year
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
WORKWEEK: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.
APPLICANTION DEADLINE: November 24, 2026
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 www.jclibrary.org
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 librarian will help maintain the Miller Branch Teen Center as a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where teens can access information, technology, educational resources, creative opportunities, leadership experiences, and community connections. The librarian will identify the interests and needs of the teen community and use that information to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services.
As part of the Youth Services Division and reporting to the Branch Manager, the Youth Services Librarian I assigned to the Miller Branch Teen Center is responsible for providing professional library services to teenagers and young adults. The position will develop and deliver ongoing teen programming, provide homework and research assistance, support college and career readiness, promote literacy and technology services, maintain youth/teen collections, coordinate Teen Advisory Board activities, and conduct outreach to schools, families, youth-serving organizations, and community partners.
Job Duties:
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’s supervisor.
This job description 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 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.
LOCATION: Miller Branch
REPORTS TO: Branch Manager
CIVIL SERVICE JOB TITLE: Librarian I
STARTING SALARY RANGE: $65,834 - $70,782 per year
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Full-Time
WORKWEEK: 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. (35 hours/week). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.
APPLICANTION DEADLINE: November 24, 2026
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 www.jclibrary.org
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 librarian will help maintain the Miller Branch Teen Center as a welcoming, safe, inclusive, and engaging environment where teens can access information, technology, educational resources, creative opportunities, leadership experiences, and community connections. The librarian will identify the interests and needs of the teen community and use that information to plan, implement, and evaluate programs and services.
As part of the Youth Services Division and reporting to the Branch Manager, the Youth Services Librarian I assigned to the Miller Branch Teen Center is responsible for providing professional library services to teenagers and young adults. The position will develop and deliver ongoing teen programming, provide homework and research assistance, support college and career readiness, promote literacy and technology services, maintain youth/teen collections, coordinate Teen Advisory Board activities, and conduct outreach to schools, families, youth-serving organizations, and community partners.
Job Duties:
- OUTREACH - Establishes and maintains effective work relationships with community organizations, school groups, library associates, and the general public.
- EVALUATION OF BRANCH NEEDS - Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate overall programs, services, and activities to ensure they meet library goals and the needs and interests of students.
- INNOVATION PROGRAMMING -Designs, develops, and implements innovative programs and services and integrate new technologies into library service.
- TRADITIONAL PROGRAMMING -Organizes and conducts library tours, book talks, film programs, reading clubs, etc. for the purpose of promoting literacy, fostering use of library resources and/or to inform the community and various organizations of available youth services.
- AESTHETICS - Designs, develops, implements and evaluates displays and exhibits.
- SOCIAL MEDIA - Promotes library activities, facilities and services.
- CUSTOMER SERVICE - Assist patrons in locating, evaluating and effectively using information or resources.
- OTHER - Perform all other reasonable duties as assigned by Supervisor.
- Master’s degree in Library or Information Sciences in 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.
- Possess a valid certification as a Professional Librarian issued by Thomas Edison State University.
- Ability to read, write, speak, or communicate in a second language other than English, such as Spanish and/or South Asian languages.
- Desire to work in fast-paced urban environment a plus.
- Ability to keep informed of current theories, objectives, principles, and techniques of librarianship: and adapt to modern technology, library trends and innovations.
- Ability to identify, customize, create and present innovative programs and services and integrate new technologies into library service.
- Experience with school and community outreach, partnerships, college/career readiness, STEAM, digital literacy, arts, or workforce-development programming.
- Knowledge of current teen literature, youth services, digital resources, social media, and emerging technologies.
- Ability to build positive relationships with teenagers and create programming responsive to teen interests and community needs.
- Experience developing and presenting teen programming and/or working with a Teen Advisory Board or similar youth leadership group.
- Experience working with teenagers or young adults in a public library, school, educational, nonprofit, or community-based setting.
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’s supervisor.
This job description 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 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.
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Where is the job
Jersey City, United States
On-site at the office
Who can apply
US
About this job
- Pay per year
- $65,834–$70,782 a year
- In line with the $68,006 median for Other jobs on Jobera (131,969 salaries).
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 1 day ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 30, 2026
- First seen
- October 30, 2026
- Last seen
- October 31, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 0
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 68%
- Scored at
- October 31, 2026
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