Schedule: 35-hour workweek. This position has a variant schedule that may include weekday, weeknight and weekend hours to participate in and coordinate community outreach, engagement and special projects.

Reports to:
Chief Librarian, Toms River Branch (75%)
Librarian 4, Information Services (25%) 

Job Announcement Number: P-220-16-80

Customer Service Philosophy: Ocean County Library connects people, builds community and transforms lives. The library is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all customers and staff. 

Duties:

The Librarian 3 will spend 75% of time leading community outreach, engagement and special projects under the direction of the Chief Librarian, Toms River Branch in accordance with the Ocean County Library’s Mission, Goals, and Strategic Plan.

• Connect the community to the Ocean County Library, and Ocean County Library to the community, by building partnerships that support the library’s commitment to diversity, inclusion and cultural awareness.
• Bring staff from the Toms River branch and the Ocean County Library system together to focus on community outreach and engagement through library outreach programs and services.
• Plan, organize, implement, and evaluate programs, events and information services for customers and the community.
• Direct and run focus groups and gather data to determine community needs.
• Lead Ocean County Library into new areas of service and information delivery.
• Plan and implement pilot programs through grant opportunities, community partnerships, or multi-branch initiatives.
• Participate in library system-wide committees. 

The Librarian 3 will spend 25% of time on reference, readers’ advisory, database and technology training, and collection maintenance under the supervision of the Librarian 4, Toms River Information Services. The Librarian 3 provides key leadership in the Toms River Branch and may serve as the person-in-charge in the absence of the branch manager. This position also supervises Librarian 1 or 2 and/or Support Staff. 

The successful Librarian 3 candidate will have the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Creative, diplomatic and innovative leader who is enthusiastic about outreach and skilled in developing community partnerships and relationships.
• Able to champion the library’s Diversity Mission to provide inclusive serve to all customers.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• Team-oriented, organized and experienced in creating and implementing library programs, partnerships and services.
• Solid communication, presentation and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented and skilled in project management.
• Ability to adapt to change, a positive outlook, and a leadership style that produces goal-based results.
• Must work well with all levels of library staff including the Library’s management team.

See NJ Civil Service Commission job specification for Librarian 3, title code 02820.

NJ State Librarian Certificate

INTERESTED CANDIDATES IN STATE, COUNTY OR MUNICIPAL GOV’T SHOULD FORWARD A COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO:

Justine Dambroski
Ocean County Library
101 Washington Street
Toms River, NJ 08753
(732) 349-6200

Cover letters and resumes can be mailed to the address listed above or emailed to jdambroski@theoceancountylibrary.org.