Full Time - 40 Hours/Week – Burke Branch Library
The Youth Services Manager is responsible for operations of the Burke Branch LibraryYouth Services Team and reports to the Branch Manager.
General Duties:
- Supervises one part-time Library Assistant and one part-time Library Page.
- Plans, implements and directs youth educational programs, literacy initiatives, partnerships, outreach and volunteer support for the branch.
- Collaborates with the Teen Services Coordinator to plan and implement programs and initiatives for young adults.
- Coordinates collection development and maintenance of children’s materials
- Makes program and collection decisions based on data, which include, but are not limited to program statistics, impact surveys, collection analyses, and system and branch-specific reports.
- Assists children, caregivers, parents, teachers, etc. with requests for information and library materials.
- Coordinates outreach activities with Alexandria City Public Schools, the Department of Recreation, Parks and Cultural Activities, and related organizations providing Youth Services in the community.
- Stays aware of professional trends and continually works to improve Youth Services.
- Functions as building officer in the Branch Manager’s absence.
- Weeds and updates the collection and evaluates print and digital resources.
- Participates on system Youth Services Committee and other committees.
- Other duties as assigned.
Skills and Abilities:
- Comprehensive knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, programming and services
- Management and supervisory skills, including team building, time management, and planning
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- Passionate about public service and outreach to the community.
- Knowledge of integrated library systems and technology
- Ability to adapt to a rapidly changing library environment
- Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with staff
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Prior supervisory experience is preferred
Minimum Requirements:
Master's Degree in Library & Information Science from an ALA-accredited school; at least five years of experience in professional library work, including three or more years of experience in a supervisory capacity at the level of Librarian I; or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Applicant must possess or obtain, within 3 months of hire, a license to practice as a registered professional librarian issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Foreign languages skills preferred.
Salary: $61,489.48 - $108,209.40 Annually
Benefits:
Earns annual and sick leave and is eligible for health insurance, retirement, life insurance, long-term disability and long-term care insurance.
Location: 4701 Seminary Road, Alexandria, VA 22304
Schedule:
Hours are scheduled to meet the staffing needs of the Burke Branch, and will include days, evenings and two Saturdays per month.
Application Instructions:
This position is open until filled