Please excuse cross postings

 

FYI,

 

I’m passing along a job opening originally sent out via LLNJ:

Whippanong Library is seeking a Storyteller who will keep young children engaged and returning for storytime.  The candidate must have five years’ experience working with young children, experience organizing children’s STEM and non-STEM programs, and two years’ experience working in a library or similar setting.  As Library Assistant, perform Circulation Desk responsibilities.    

The Storyteller organizes and performs three storytime sessions for newborns through pre-K, creating a positive library experience for them via stories, song, movement, and light crafts.  Sessions are currently virtual but might be on-site in the fall.

The responsibilities of the Storyteller part of the position are, but not limited to: 

- Organize, arrange, and lead programs for newborn through grade 3.  For up to grade 3 special programs throughout the year, and annual Makers Day.  For Summer Reading Program, organize, arrange, and lead STEM (primarily) and non-STEM programs and other activities  

- Budget oversight for programs and activities for newborn through grade 3

- Lead crafts and other activities for up to grade 3.  Create craft kits

- Additional duties as assigned

 

The responsibilities of the Library Assistant part of the position are, but not limited to:

- Circulation Desk – circulate and discharge materials, answer the telephone and call patrons, collect fines and fees, reserve museum passes, register program attendees, wipe down returned items, shelve returned materials, etc.

- Additional duties as assigned

 

Overall Qualifications/Requirements

- Must be reliable, organized, punctual, creative, patient, technically savvy, professional, pleasant demeanor, able to work independently and as part of a team, is comfortable with technology, and flexible and reliable regarding responsibilities and schedule. Must be experienced with Zoom and posting on YouTube.  Familiarity with Polaris/Leap, Word, and Excel a plus.  Be able to bend, kneel, and stretch

 

Hours

Regular work shifts are Monday evening, Tuesday morning, one additional morning or afternoon for storytime prep or leading a program, 2 Saturdays every month, and potentially other shifts as assigned or as needed by Library; approximately 9 hours/week, more when a Saturday is worked.

 

How to Apply

By July 31 email a brief cover letter, resume and three references to ...@whippanong.org" style="color: #2199e8; font-family: Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: normal; line-height: 1.3; margin: 0; padding: 0; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">dire...@whippanong.org with Storyteller in the subject line. No phone calls or faxes.

 

 

All the best,

 

Sharon Rawlins, MLS, she/her/hers

Youth Services Specialist for Lifelong Learning

NJ State Library

185 West State St.

P.O. Box 520

Trenton, NJ 08625-0520

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609-278-2640 ext. 116

609-278-2650 – fax