Assistant Director - West Orange Public Library, NJ. Come join the West Orange Public Library team as Assistant Director. West Orange is a diverse community of nearly 50,000 people sixteen miles from New York City. This is an exciting opportunity to grow and learn as part of the West Orange Public Library team during its move to a new larger central location.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibilities will include: plan, organize, schedule, supervise, coach, mentor, and review the work of library staff and conduct annual evaluations. Maintain records and prepare periodic or special reports regarding library activities or related matters. Participate in library operations including material selection, public service and creating the monthly newsletter. Provide excellent customer service, programming, marketing and outreach. Provide support for our online presence, maintain statistics, and participate in collection development and other tasks as assigned. The Assistant Director reports to the Library Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLIS and a NJ Professional Librarian’s Certificate. Four (4) years of library experience including work in the service, circulation, and reference areas, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. The ideal candidate will also possess strong social/emotional intelligence, empathy, commitment to exceptional customer service, excellent communication skills, adept at collaboration and team building, ability to work independently, flexibility and openness to change, ability to set priorities and evaluate results, and knowledgeable about current best practices in libraries.
37.5 hours per week, usually M-F 9AM to 5:30PM, but may include occasional evening or weekend hours as needed.
Salary meets NJLA guidelines. Starting salary is $86,000 to $90,000. The position also includes an excellent benefits package. Position is subject to NJDOP regulations.
TO APPLY: Send a meaningful cover letter, resume and three references by June 11 to David Cubie, Director, West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange, NJ 07052 or email by admin@westorangelibrary.org.
RESPONSIBILITIES: Primary responsibilities will include: plan, organize, schedule, supervise, coach, mentor, and review the work of library staff and conduct annual evaluations. Maintain records and prepare periodic or special reports regarding library activities or related matters. Participate in library operations including material selection, public service and creating the monthly newsletter. Provide excellent customer service, programming, marketing and outreach. Provide support for our online presence, maintain statistics, and participate in collection development and other tasks as assigned. The Assistant Director reports to the Library Director.
QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLIS and a NJ Professional Librarian’s Certificate. Four (4) years of library experience including work in the service, circulation, and reference areas, two (2) years of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. The ideal candidate will also possess strong social/emotional intelligence, empathy, commitment to exceptional customer service, excellent communication skills, adept at collaboration and team building, ability to work independently, flexibility and openness to change, ability to set priorities and evaluate results, and knowledgeable about current best practices in libraries.
37.5 hours per week, usually M-F 9AM to 5:30PM, but may include occasional evening or weekend hours as needed.
Salary meets NJLA guidelines. Starting salary is $86,000 to $90,000. The position also includes an excellent benefits package. Position is subject to NJDOP regulations.
TO APPLY: Send a meaningful cover letter, resume and three references by June 11 to David Cubie, Director, West Orange Public Library, 46 Mt. Pleasant Ave., West Orange, NJ 07052 or email by admin@westorangelibrary.org.
