Children’s Librarian Bilingual (Spanish) – Full Time
Hours: 35 hours per week. The schedule will include one evening per week and one Saturday per month minimum. Scheduling flexibility is required.
Salary: $40,000-$50,000 based on experience. Full benefits package.
Start Date: ASAP
Education: MLS from an accredited institution and a NJ Professional Librarian Certificate required. However, candidates that are currently enrolled in an accredited MLS program and who have completed at least 20 credits will be considered. A NJ Professional Librarian Certificate will be required within 3 months of program completion.
The Plainfield Public Library is seeking a Bilingual (Spanish) Children’s Librarian to join our staff as part of our award winning library’s “Reading Rainforest”. The successful candidate will be results-oriented, possesses a great attitude, demonstrates creativity and innovation, has excellent attention to detail and is comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
Qualifications:
Spanish fluency (REQUIRED)
Experience in planning and presenting creative programming for Children (REQUIRED).
o Familiarity with STEM/STEAM programming is preferred.
Strong commitment to outstanding customer service.
Demonstrates a patron centered attitude and a professional, team-oriented working relationship with staff, coworkers, and volunteers.
Creative, flexible, and innovative.
Ability to use new media and social networking tools to promote reading and learning.
Knowledge of children’s literature and collection development methods.
Proficiency in the use of online technologies, library automation systems (Sirsi preferred), and Microsoft Office software.
Ability to coordinate outreach activities with local schools and organizations.
Experience with the design and creation of flyers, posters, and other marketing materials in English and Spanish.
Please submit your resume and cover letter highlighting programming experience to Mary Ellen Rogan, Director at me.rogan@plfdpl.info. Resumes will be accepted until a successful candidate has been selected. For more information, please call the Plainfield Public Library’s Administration Office at 908-757-2305.
This is a civil service position.