Part-time Library Assistant, Sensory Space/Adult Services

Salary: $18.45 Hourly

Location : Toms River, NJ

Job Type: Part-Time

Job Number: P-

Department: Toms River - Adult Services

Division: Toms River Adult Services

Opening Date: 09/17/2025

Closing Date: 9/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Description

Must reside in Ocean, Monmouth, Burlington or Atlantic Counties. Please attach your resume.

Schedule 21hpw: Wed 1pm-9pm, Thurs 4pm-9pm, Sun 1pm-5pm, every other Monday & Saturday 10am-3pm.

An organized, detail-oriented, innovative individual with excellent interpersonal and technology skills to handle the day to day operation of the Sensory Space, under the direction of the Branch Manager.

The Sensory Space Senior Library Assistant will ensure that customers of all abilities, especially those with sensory processing sensitivities, feel welcome at the library. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to authentically communicate with patrons of all ages and abilities, flexibility to meet the needs of the customer in the moment, and the ability to work on their own and as part of a larger team.

Examples of Duties

Work collaboratively with Youth Services, Teen Services, and Adult Services departments to plan programming

Work collaboratively with Sensory Space/Sharepoint Librarian to manage department SharePoint site and Teams channel

Submit programming and usage statistics

Manage and inventory Sensory Space equipment and supplies

Supervise Sensory Space "open hours" usage

Assist customers and staff with use of Sensory Space equipment

Enter events on Trumba and orders posters/flyers

Maintain equipment, including but not limited to: testing, cleaning, and troubleshooting

Manage room reservations for internal and external use

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing clearly, concisely, and informatively

Ability to understand and follow Ocean County Library policies, procedures, and collective bargaining agreements

Ability to prepare informative statistical and narrative reports

Ability to work respectfully and harmoniously with peers and customers

Education and Experience Requirements

License: Appointees will be required to possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey only if the operation of a vehicle, rather than employee mobility, is necessary to perform essential duties of the position. To be appointed to the Senior Library Assistant title, applicants must meet all New Jersey Civil Service requirements. Successful completion of one year (30 semester credit hours) in a librarian technician course at an accredited college or university can be substituted for the above experience.

State Health Benefits Plan

Dental Care

Vision Care

Paid Time Off (Vacation, sick, personal and holiday pay)

NJ State Pension (PERS)