Children's Services Coordinator

Chattahoochee Valley Libraries; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Chattahoochee Valley Libraries seeks a Collaborative, adaptable Children\'s Services Coordinator to lead the Aflac Children\'s Department at Columbus Public Library and guide programming for children and families across CVL.

The role emphasizes staff supervision, program development, community outreach, and equitable access to materials. MLS/MLIS is required, with supervisory experience preferred and a passion for serving children and families driving the department forward.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS required.
• Two years supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in children's services is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, schedules, trains, and evaluates staff providing children's services.
• Collaborates with Community Engagement to create engaging programs for children.
• Organizes outreach and partnerships with families and schools to support services.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Communication skills

Community relations

Organizational abilities

Public service passion

Education

Master of Library Science (MLS) or MLIS

Job description

Chattahoochee Valley Libraries seek collaborative, adaptable, and curious applicants for the position of Children's Services Coordinator. The successful candidate will have exceptionally strong leadership and communication skills, organizational abilities, community relations skills, and a passion for serving children and their families.

This supervisor will oversee the Aflac Children's Department at Columbus Public Library, which includes a dedicated story time room and the spacious Yancey Children's Garden. They will also coordinate Children's programming, outreach, and materials selection for the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries. This position plays a key role in helping shape Children's Services across the library system.

Responsibilities of the Children's Services Coordinator include:

• Supervising, scheduling, training, and evaluating a staff of 6.5 FTEs, including one Librarian.
• Collaborating with CVL's Community Engagement Department to curate dynamic and engaging programs for children.
• Organizing family and school focused outreach and community partnerships throughout our service area.

Qualifications:

Master of Library Science or Library and Information Studies

Equivalency:

Children's Public Library experience and at least two years in a supervisory capacity, preferred and within six months of completion of an MLS or MLIS

Salary:

Salary: $60,000 / year

Deadline to apply: September 7th, 2026 by 11:59 p.m.

Columbus Public Library is one of Georgia's 10 most beautiful libraries, and the state’s 2nd largest public library. Columbus has a vibrant community, with attractions for all ages. Located just north of Ft. Benning, home of the National Infantry Museum, National Civil War Naval Museum; and just south of FDR State Park and Callaway Gardens. Bordering Alabama, Columbus sits on the Chattahoochee River, 90 miles southwest of Atlanta. Chattahoochee Valley Libraries serve Muscogee, Marion, Stewart, and Chattahoochee Counties.

Thank you for your interest in the Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (CVL) - a division of the Muscogee County School District (MCSD).

CVL/MCSD is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, age, gender, marital status, political affiliations, religion, national origin, the presence of mental, physical, or sensory disability, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law.