Employment

POSITION: Part-Time Library Monitor

DESCRIPTION: Seeking a friendly, but firm individual to maintain an environment that is safe, welcoming, and comfortable for library users and staff in the after-school hours.

REPRESENTATIVE JOB DUTIES:

• Enforce the library’s rules of conduct with all patrons and visitors by performing walkthroughs of the building and grounds and speaking with library users in violation of these rules / taking appropriate next steps.
• Create and maintain documentation of incidents.
• Communicate incidents or potential issues through appropriate channels.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS: Experience working with a variety of age groups, especially middle school students.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma (or GED); some college or technical coursework preferred; experience in library or other customer service field and/or security work, or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ABOUT SUMMIT FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Summit Free Public Library informs, enriches, and inspires the community. Our vision is to be a resource vital to the fabric of the community. SFPL is the focal point for knowledge, entertainment, social gathering, and the exchange of ideas. For more information, visit www.summitlibrary.org.

JOB INFORMATION

Position Title: Library Monitor
Location/Department: Summit Free Public Library/ Administration
Reports to: Amy Behr-Shields, Director
Library Type: Public
Hourly Rate: $24.90 / hour (Grade 4, Step 1)
Schedule: 10 hours per week, Monday – Friday @ 3-5PM

Since the Library is open days and evenings, schedule may occasionally vary.

How to apply: Please send a resume and cover letter to office@summitlibrary.org. Position is open until filled. Priority given to candidates who apply within the first two weeks of posting.

POSITION: Part-Time Circulation Assistant

DESCRIPTION: Seeking an enthusiastic and customer service-oriented individual to assist at a very busy Circulation Department in all functions of the daily routine of the Library.

REPRESENTATIVE JOB DUTIES:

• Prepare, shelve, and shift library materials.
• Assist with maintaining and promoting library collections.
• Assist the public at the Circulation Desk in all aspects of service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED SKILLS: Experience working with a variety of age groups, from babies to seniors; proficiency in working with computers; bilingual English/any language is a plus.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS: High school diploma (or GED) and three years of experience in library or other customer service work, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

ABOUT SUMMIT FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY: The Summit Free Public Library informs, enriches, and inspires the community. Our vision is to be a resource vital to the fabric of the community. SFPL is the focal point for knowledge, entertainment, social gathering, and the exchange of ideas. For more information, visit www.summitlibrary.org.

JOB INFORMATION

Position Title: Circulation Assistant
Location/Department: Summit Free Public Library/Circulation
Reports to: Tahirah Clarke, Head of Circulation
Library Type: Public
Hourly Rate: $21.46

Schedule:
Average 16 hours per week
Sunday: 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm (every other)
Tuesday: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Wednesday: 5:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Thursday: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
Saturday: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm (every other)

Since the Library is open days and evenings, schedules may vary; including Saturday and Sunday rotation.

How to apply: Please send a resume, cover letter, and employment application to tclarke@summitlibrary.org. Position is open until filled.