Library Assistant (Spanish/English) - Part Time (Biblioteca Criolla)
JCFPL JOB TITLE: Library Assistant (Spanish/English)
LOCATION: Priscilla Gardner Main Library – Biblioteca Criolla
REPORTS TO: Biblioteca Criolla Department Manager
SALARY RANGE: $21.98
FULL-TIME/PART-TIME: Part-time
WORKWEEK: 16 hours per week (schedule may vary). Evenings and weekends will be scheduled as needed.
APPLICANTION DEADLINE: October 10, 2025
BENEFIT SUMMARY: This summary outlines the general benefits available to library employees, designed to support their health, financial security, and work-life balance. Benefits available to Full-Time Employees: Medical coverage 60 days from the first day of employment, Prescription coverage is the first of the month following 60 days of employment at no cost to the employee and additional cost per each dependent added. Dental coverage is provided at no cost 60 days after the first day of employment. Vision coverage is provided at no cost and reimbursed at $250.00 per year. Additional Full-Time benefits include Life & AD&D insurance, 403b, Participation in pension plan (dependent on age at the time of hire date). Part-Time Employee benefits include participation in pension plan and sick/vacation leave. A more detailed summary can be found on our Employment Opportunities page located at www.jclibrary.org
JCFPL is the largest municipal library in the State of New Jersey, with ten locations and growing, and a collection comprising over 2.5 million print and digital items. Our staff of nearly 120 dedicated individuals serves the residents, students, and workers of Jersey City: the largest city in Hudson County, N.J., and the second-largest city in New Jersey.
The staff of JCFPL reflects the cultural and linguistic diversity of Jersey City, which is consistently ranked as the most diverse community in the United States. Collectively, our staff speaks over 16 languages, including English, Spanish, Arabic, Hindi, Tagalog, Gujarati, Marathi, Igbo, Portuguese, and others.
JCFPL is committed to building on our strong foundation and expanding our ability to meet the needs of Jersey City’s growing and increasingly diverse community.
About the Position:
Biblioteca Criolla is JCFPL’s dedicated Spanish-language library, serving as a vibrant hub for the city’s Spanish-speaking community. With a wide-ranging and largest print collection in NJ, bilingual programming, and community events that highlight Latino culture and heritage, Biblioteca Criolla is a cornerstone for engagement, learning, and cultural celebration.
Job Duties:
- Assist patrons with library resources, services, and technology, in both English and Spanish.
- Support bilingual programs for children, teens, and adults, including story hours, book clubs, and cultural events.
- Provide circulation support: checkouts, returns, library card applications, and shelving materials.
- Assist with outreach efforts to connect the Spanish-speaking community with library services.
- Help ensure a welcoming, inclusive, and accessible environment for all patrons.
- Bilingual fluency in English and Spanish (spoken and written) required.
- Strong communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse team environment
- Evenings and weekends as needed.
Preferred Skills:
- Previous library or community service experience preferred but not required.
For all employees, regardless of full-time or part-time status, JCFPL’s Learning Center is considered the primary employer. Work hours are assigned according to the LC’s operational needs. Work hours are not scheduled to accommodate employees’ other employment, academic, or other outside obligations, except in circumstances agreed upon in writing by the employee and the employee’s supervisor.
This vacancy is associated with a New Jersey Civil Service job title. The New Jersey Civil Service Commission requires all incumbents to possess and be prepared to verify the minimum experience and skills required for the associated Civil Service job title.
This position is subject to residency requirements as set forth in the New Jersey First Act and not available for work visa sponsorship.