Empleo

Trabajar en Johnson Public Library es una experiencia gratificante. JPL está ubicada en el corazón de Main Street, en el centro de Hackensack, lo que significa que el edificio siempre está lleno de vida y actividad. Nuestra ubicación central en la capital del condado de Bergen nos convierte en el recurso de referencia para profesionales que trabajan, padres jóvenes, adolescentes y personas de todos los ámbitos de la vida.

Johnson Public Library es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades.

Vacancies

Full Time Security Guard

Responsibilities: Patrols the grounds and other areas and facilities of the library. Enforces the Behavior Rules and other policies for the library users. Guards and protects the library against fire, theft, vandalism, and illegal or unauthorized entry; does other related duties as required. Not an armed position. Police are called for any person’s detention or forced expulsion. Also serves as back up to maintenance staff. Moderately strenuous tasks involved in cleaning and maintaining the building, equipment and grounds. Other duties as assigned.

Schedule: Monday to Thursday 1-9, alternating Fridays/Saturdays, 8 to 5 with some flexibility to cover vacations of other staff. Must be available by phone for building emergencies.

Requirements: Background check, NJ Driver’s license.

The ideal candidate is reliable, enjoys working with the public and has had training in dealing effectively with aggressive behavior.

Salary: starting at 53k annually with an excellent benefits package, generous PTO, and many paid holidays. This is a Civil Service/Union position.

To apply: send resume and three references to sarita.jain@hackensack.bccls.org. No phone calls, please. Only interviewees will be contacted.

The Johnson Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.

Part-Time Circulation Assistant

The Johnson Public Library is seeking a part-time library assistant (preferably bilingual, with Spanish fluency) in the Circulation Department.

This is an 18-19 hour per week position, with the possibility of additional hours. The typical schedule would be:

Monday: 5/6 - 9

Tuesday: 5/6 -9

Friday: 1-5

Saturdays: 9 - 5

Some flexibility in scheduling is required.

Duties will include:

Shelving library materials.
Organizing, shifting and reading shelves.
Providing assistance to patrons at the front desk, including registering new library card users.
Answering phones and directing calls when necessary.
Other duties as needed/assigned.

Qualifications:

Bilingual-Spanish preferred.
Alpha/numeric sorting abilities.
Physical ability to bend or sit down to tend to bottom shelves, and lift or shift at least 20 pounds of books.
Operation of standard computer software including Google Docs.
Respectful customer service skills.
Patience and enthusiasm are a must!

To apply: please email a resume and two references to sarita.jain@hackensack.bccls.org

Salary Range: $16-18 per hour depending on qualifications and Spanish fluency. The library provides generous sick, vacation and personal time, plus many paid holidays.

Search is open until filled. This is a union and civil service position.

The Johnson Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.