Youth Services Department Head

Reports to the Library Director

Department: Youth Services

Classification: Non-exempt, regular full-time, hourly ($24-$28 D.O.Q.)

General Statement

Under the direction of the Library Director, the Youth Services Department Head (YSDH) plans and directs all operations of the Youth Services Department. The YSDH ensures excellent programming and develops a comprehensive, relevant collection of materials, both print and electronic. The YSDH works directly with both Adult Services and Outreach & Programming to initiate outreach to children, teens, and families, including students in schools and young children in pre-schools and daycare centers.

Responsibilities

· Plans, conducts, and markets programming to children and teens, including Summer Reading; coordinates activities with Adult/Teen Services/Outreach departments

· Builds a broad collection of materials in various formats for all youth

· Has a passion and drive to promote library skills, readers advisory, lifelong learning, and a love of reading to youth and their families

· Participates in local, regional, and state organizations, keeping abreast of developments in service to youth and their families

· Hires, trains, and coaches Youth Services staff

· Collaborates with other Department Heads in fine-tuning library programming

· Assists other departments with coverage when necessary

· Other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education

· MLIS preferred, other education & work experience considered

· Minimum two (2) years’ experience in public libraries Youth Services Department or working with children in an educational setting

· Ability to prioritize, delegate, supervise, and manage a diverse staff

· Aptitude for dealing with people of all ages and backgrounds

· Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing

Working Conditions

· Occasional travel to neighborhood schools

· Regular evening and weekend shifts required

· Lift up to 50lbs pounds, boxes of materials, tables, other furnishings with assistance

· Standing/sitting for extended periods of time; ability to move safely and easily from sitting to standing

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,920.00 - $58,240.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Library services: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In person