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Kindly Direct Care

Part Time DSP

Hillsborough, NJ · On-site

$15 - $18.25/hr

Direct Support Professional Opportunity Kindly Direct Care is hiring a part-time Direct Support ... library, and other community activities. The ideal DSP should be reliable, calm, and easygoing ...

Kindly Direct Care

Part Time DSP

Hillsborough, NJ

$18 - $21/hr

Kindly Direct Care is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional for a one-to-one opportunity ... library, and other community activities. The ideal DSP should be reliable, calm, and easygoing ...

Kindly Direct Care

Part Time DSP

Hillsborough, NJ

$15 - $18.25/hr

Direct Support Professional Opportunity Kindly Direct Care is hiring a part-time Direct Support ... library, and other community activities. The ideal DSP should be reliable, calm, and easygoing ...

Kindly Direct Care

Part Time DSP

Hillsborough, NJ · On-site

$18 - $21/hr

) Kindly Direct Care is hiring a part-time Direct Support Professional for a one-to-one opportunity ... library, and other community activities. The ideal DSP should be reliable, calm, and easygoing ...

Faherty Brand

Part-Time Production Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Maintain the library in the share drive. * Create a seasonal PDP-Tracker chart and maintain it with updates. * Release seasonal Pre-class chart to factories, collect the info & pass the completed ...

Faherty Brand

Part-Time Production Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$30 - $40/hr

Maintain the library in the share drive. * Create a seasonal PDP-Tracker chart and maintain it with updates. * Release seasonal Pre-class chart to factories, collect the info & pass the completed ...

Pagaya

Part-Time Recruiting Coordinator

New York, NY

$22 - $29.25/hr

Maintain impeccable Greenhouse ATS hygiene, workflow documentation, and team content libraries ... Availability to work a structured part-time schedule of approximately 20 hours per week ...

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How much do part time library jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for part time library in Irvington, NJ is $19.06, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.43 and $21.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a part time library job?

Part-time library jobs are roles within libraries that require employees to work fewer hours than a traditional full-time schedule, often ranging from 10 to 30 hours per week. These positions can include jobs such as library assistants, clerks, shelvers, or even part-time librarians. Responsibilities typically involve helping patrons, shelving books, checking materials in and out, and assisting with library programs. Part-time roles are ideal for students, retirees, or anyone seeking flexible working hours. Benefits and requirements for these jobs can vary depending on the library and location.

What are the typical responsibilities and challenges faced by part time library staff?

Part-time library staff are often responsible for assisting patrons with locating materials, checking items in and out, shelving books, and helping to maintain an organized, welcoming environment. A common challenge is balancing peak times when multiple patrons require assistance, especially during busy periods or special events. Additionally, part-time employees may need to quickly adapt to new technologies and library systems, as well as collaborate with full-time staff to ensure smooth daily operations. This role is a great opportunity to build customer service and organizational skills in a supportive, community-focused setting.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a part time library assistant, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Part Time Library Assistant, you need organizational skills, attention to detail, and basic literacy and computer proficiency, often supported by a high school diploma or equivalent. Familiarity with library catalog systems (such as Koha or Sierra), digital archives, and office equipment is typically required. Strong customer service, communication skills, and a collaborative attitude help you engage effectively with patrons and team members. These abilities ensure efficient library operations and a positive experience for library users.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Library job openings in Irvington, NJ as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 78% Full Time, 17% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 7% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $39,637 per year, or $19.1 per hour.

Adult English Language and Literacy Student Mentor (P/T)

The New York Public Library

New York, NY

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Part-time

Re-posted 13 days ago

New York Public Library rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

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Job description

Description
Overview
Adult English Language and Literacy (AELL) is the direct service provider of ESOL and adult literacy instruction for the Library.  They use professional teachers to offer free instruction to adult patrons in reading, writing, speaking and listening from a 0 to 8th grade level. Through formal classes in language and literacy, as well as elective offerings such as English conversation and citizenship preparation groups, AELL has taken on the charge to expand ESOL instruction in the Library.

The Student Mentor works as part of the Intake team that welcomes, orients, assesses and formally registers new students into the program. They are responsible for accurate student information collection and data entry. The Student Mentor is also expected to provide administrative support and complete general office duties as assigned.

Key Responsibilities
Reporting to the St George Hub Manager and Intake Advisor, the Student Mentor will:
  • Assists in entering statistical data for all ESOL/ABE classes 
  • Assists in tracking demographic information for information sessions
  • Support a variety of behind-the-scenes tasks, from basic tasks like cutting paper to more involved tasks such as setting up calendars, and producing documents
  • Provides overall support across all Libraries in the preparation of materials and event setup (computers, video equipment, room arrangement, etc.) for information sessions
  • Assist in the student intake across the Library, greeting new students, and helping direct them through the registration process by signing them in, seating them for the program, acting as translators (if bi-lingual), and making them feel comfortable within a library setting.
  • Orients students to using computers, the Internet, and educational software
  • Enter data into student tracking database (ASISTS)
  • Administer standardized assessments for language and literacy (after training) TABE and BestPlus 
  • Help students fill out forms and collect the data necessary to complete the Individual Student Record Form (ISRF)
  • Monitor student attendance at sites by maintaining rosters
  • Provide office assistance (photocopying, FAXing, organizing supplies, answering phones, scheduling appointments, checking in/out library materials, etc.)

Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & Experience
  • High School diploma or its equivalent
Required Skills
  • Good interpersonal skills including demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse adult population
  • Successfully demonstrated ability to give clear and concise instructions to a diverse adult population
  • Successfully demonstrated computer experience and keyboarding skills 
  •  Successfully demonstrated ability to follow directions and work well independently and as a part of a group
  • Successfully demonstrated reliability and flexibility
  • Required to travel to other sites for student intake and assessment

Preferred Qualifications
  • Some college
  • Bi-lingual (Spanish, French, Chinese, Urdu, Bengali,Arabic, Russian)
  • Experience training adults in basic computer skills


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Please Note: Effective August 2, 2021, absent a qualifying exception for medical or religious reasons, newly hired employees of the New York Public Library must present proof of receipt of a COVID-19 vaccination and may not begin employment at the Library until 14 days after their receipt of their second dose of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines or 14 days after their first dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.  Newly hired employees who need additional time to receive their vaccination prior to their start date may request an adjournment of their start date with their hiring manager.  The Library will consider such requests on a case by case basis, depending upon the Library’s operational needs, among other factors.  The Library will further consider exemptions for prospective employees who cannot become vaccinated due to a qualifying medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief or practice.  Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment and who seek a medical or religious exemption to the Library’s vaccination policy will be provided with additional instructions at the time of the conditional offer.

Core Values
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
  • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
  • Be Resourceful in solving problems 
  • Be Curious in all aspects of your work
  • Be Welcoming and Inclusive
Physical Duties
  • Limited physical effort is required
  • Light lifting required
  • Lifting up to 40 lbs. Required
  • May require travel within NYC
Physical Required?
No
Union/Non Union
Non-Union
FLSA Status
Non-Exempt
Schedule
  • Tuesday, Thursday 9:00-5:00, Saturday 10:00-3:00, evenings as required

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The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations--including research and branch libraries--throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

Industry

Libraries and archives

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

New York, NY, US

Year founded

1895

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