Employment
OPENINGS (4)
POSITION 1
Position Offered: PT Reference Librarian
Posting Date: November 13, 2025
Start Date: On or around December 15, 2025
Hours: 19 hours per week; evenings and weekends required
Education: MLS/MLIS; New Jersey Professional Librarian’s Certificate; matriculated MLS/MLIS students will be considered
Experience: Minimum 2 years professional public library experience, preferred
Compensation: $35/hr for candidates with preferred education and experience; minimum $22hr for MLS/MLIS matriculated student candidates based on education and experience
Job Summary:
The Fort Lee Public Library, serving two culturally diverse communities of over 40,000, seeks a dynamic and innovative librarian who possesses a strong commitment to delivering superior customer-driven reader’s advisory, reference, and digital literacy services.
Full job description & instructions on how to apply
Required Fort Lee Library Employment Application
Please mail or email the following three (3) REQUIRED documents:
(1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume and
(3) Fort Lee Library Employment Application to: admin@fortlee.bccls.org
The Library can only consider candidates who submit all required paperwork.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The selected candidate may be required to successfully pass Civil Service testing and requirements. Pre-employment background check required. The Fort Lee Public Library hires under NJDOP and EOE Guidelines. As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.
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POSITIONS 2 & 3
Posting Date: November 13, 2025
Positions Offered: Part-time Library Assistant (2 openings)
Start Date: On or about December 15, 2025
Hours: 19 hours per week; evenings and weekends required
Education: 4 year degree from an accredited college or university preferred
Experience: Relevant library or other customer service experience preferred
Compensation: $21.50/hr
Job Summary:
The Fort Lee Public Library, serving two culturally diverse communities of over 40,000, seeks an outgoing & dynamic individual to join our public services team. The qualified candidate will demonstrate commitment and the ability to deliver superior customer-driven services to the entire community. A proactive nature, flexibility, and a knack for creative problem solving are essential. Duties include assisting patrons of all ages with using the library’s resources, circulating and shelving library materials, and assisting with programs.
Full job description & instructions on how to apply
Required Fort Lee Library Employment Application
Please mail or email the following three (3) REQUIRED documents:
(1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume and
(3) Fort Lee Library Employment Application to: admin@fortlee.bccls.org
The Library can only consider candidates who submit all required paperwork.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The selected candidate may be required to successfully pass Civil Service testing and requirements. Pre-employment background check required. The Fort Lee Public Library hires under NJDOP and EOE Guidelines. As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.
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POSITION 4
Position Offered: PT ESL Assistant
Posting Date: October 20, 2025
Start Date: On or around November 15, 2025
Hours: 19 hours, includes one evening and possible Saturdays; flexibility based on class schedule required
Education: Bachelor’s; TESOL/TEFL Certification at minimum
Experience: Minimum 2 years teaching experience, some virtual teaching experience preferred
Compensation: $28-$35/hr depending on education, certification and experience
Job Summary:
The Fort Lee Public Library, serving two culturally diverse communities of over 40,000, seeks a dedicated and enthusiastic ESL assistant to teach group classes in-person (and virtually as required), and to support the administrative needs of the department.
Full job description & instructions on how to apply
Required Fort Lee Library Employment Application
Please mail or email the following three (3) REQUIRED documents:
(1) Cover Letter, (2) Resume and
(3) Fort Lee Library Employment Application to: admin@fortlee.bccls.org
The Library can only consider candidates who submit all required paperwork.
APPLICATIONS WILL BE REVIEWED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.
APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Only candidates under consideration will be contacted.
The selected candidate may be required to successfully pass Civil Service testing and requirements. Pre-employment background check required. The Fort Lee Public Library hires under NJDOP and EOE Guidelines. As a New Jersey First Act Employer, new employees must establish a primary residence in New Jersey within one year unless an exemption applies.
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POSITION 2
We are no longer accepting application for the Library Page Position.