Library Associate - Children's Services

DESCRIPTION:

The Hunterdon County Library (HCL) is seeking an energetic team-oriented candidate with a strong public service commitment to join the HCL team in the Children’s Department. This position provides service to the public including answering questions, providing readers advisory (in person, online), planning programs and creating service/informational materials.

The Hunterdon County Library System consists of two regional libraries, one small satellite library, a mobile bookmobile and ongoing support to sic affiliated libraries within the County of Hunterdon. The library is also a member of the MAIN Library Alliance, a consortium of 49 public libraries. The current staff consists of over 60 full and part-time employees. Details about the Hunterdon Library can be found at: http://www.hclibrary.us/ The Hunterdon County Library Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement can be found here: https://hclibrary.us/policies/dei_statement.

REQUIREMENTS:

● Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.

● Applicant must comply with the “NJ First Act.”

● Appointee may be required to possess a valid driver's license - initial appointment provisional pending Civil Service procedure.

● 24 hours/week, including some nights & weekends.

To learn more about this position please visit the New Jersey Civil Service Commission website and review the job specification: https://info.csc.nj.gov/jobspec/02288.htm

COMPENSATION

$24.35 per hour

Hunterdon County Library offers paid sick, vacation, personal and holiday leave.

SCHEDULE

Monday 9-5

Tuesday 4-9

Friday 9-5

Saturday 9-2

DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS

May 8, 2026

HOW TO APPLY

Interested applicants should mail a cover letter and resume and a complete County Employment Application to Human Resources at 71 Main Street, PO Box 2900, Flemington, NJ 08822 or by email at personnel@co.hunterdon.nj.us.

Pay: $24.35 per hour

Work Location: In person