Job Details:
Bayonne Public Library is a newly renovated, century-old Carnegie library interested in continuing to build a new, more active library culture in Bayonne. A large focus of this job is creating, posting, & managing social media content on Instagram, Facebook, & Reddit, maintaining the Bayonne Public Library website, calendar, & in-building flier stands, monitoring the Library’s listings on Apple Maps, Google Maps, & Yelp, and actively participating in imagining & creating new programs and services that supportthe further development of a new library culture in Bayonne.

Responsibilities will also include providing support to the public & staff at public service desks, assisting patrons in selection & location of services and books, tabling at community events, and assisting fellow librarians & staff with programming & outreach.

Fluency in Arabic or Spanish would be a helpful skill, but is not required. Full-time, 35 hours per week, with two nights per week and 2 Saturdays per month.

Requirements to apply:
1. An NJ Professional Certificate or ALA-accredited Masters in Library & Information Science.
2. Residency in the State of New Jersey within one year of hire in accordance with New Jersey Revised Statutes § 52:14-7.
3. Three files: a cover letter, a resume, and three references. These three files must be attached to a single email, sent to the Director, Melody, at mtownley@bayonnelibrary.org, with the email subject "Bayonne Outreach Librarian Application". Only applicants who follow this format will be considered. Email must be received by November 27th.

Compensation:
A salary of at least the NJLA minimum ($62,395); generous vacation, personal, holiday, and sick time off benefits; medical, dental, prescription, and disability insurance; and NJ Public Employee Retirement benefits.

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