Director of Children’s Services

Infodepot; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 55,578 - 67,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous benefits package

Flexible hours

Job summary

A public library organization is seeking a Director of Children's Services to lead programs for children and oversee the Children's services budget. The ideal candidate must possess a Master's Degree in Library Science and have at least three years of supervisory experience, ensuring creative programming that meets community needs. The position requires excellent communication skills and a comprehensive understanding of children's literature, with the candidate expected to represent the library at community events and conferences.

Qualifications

• Must have comprehensive knowledge of Children's Services in a public library.
• Three years of supervisory experience required.
• Driver's license valid in the State of South Carolina required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Children's Services programming budget.
• Supervise and interview all staff within the Children's Department.
• Develop objectives and key results for Children's Services for the system.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills

Comprehensive knowledge of children's literature

Proficient with technology

Ability to establish deadlines and monitor progress

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school

Job description

POSTING DATE: March 27, 2026
JOB TITLE: Director of Children's Services, Grade 30
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: May 1, 2026
SALARY: $61,754 per year (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS: 40 hours per week

Monday through Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm

(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate last‑minute schedule changes for the Children's Department staffing needs.)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master's Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school with comprehensive knowledge of Children's Services in a public library and three years of supervisory experience. Must pass pre‑employment testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Staysinformed of the needs and interests of families and children, birth through agetwelve, through library patron interactions and reading of current journals,websites and literature to ensure creative and innovative programs that meetthe needs of children
• Developobjectives and key results for Children's Services for the SCPL system
• Clearly communicates SCPL’sphilosophy of Children's Services and Palmetto Basics concepts to staff
• Supervisesand interviews all staff within the Children's Department
• Regularlymeets with librarians and children assistants around the system to provideguidance and help with planning to ensure attractive, dynamic, welcomingprograms and spaces for children at all locations
• Chairsthe Children's Services Committee, leading conversations about services forchildren, soliciting feedback and providing opportunities for sharing and staffdevelopment training
• Overseethe Children's Services programming budget that covers Summer Reading, PalmettoBasics and Children's programming for Headquarters
• Preparesmonthly, quarterly and annual reports related to programming and budgets forchildren
• Build community relationships,attending meetings and connecting with local services for children outside ofthe library
• Stays current on literature forchildren keeping up with trends and providing input to the Youth ServicesCollection Development Librarian
• RepresentsSCPL at conferences and attends conferences, training and social events relatedto Children to remain current on local and national discussions related toChildren’s Services

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Master'sDegree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school withcomprehensive knowledge of Children's Services in a public library and threeyears of supervisory experience
• Comprehensiveknowledge of children's literature
• Thoroughknowledge of professional library principles, procedures, materials andpractices with three years of public library experience and supervisoryexperience
• Forward-thinkingwith the drive to set and accomplish objectives and key results for strongChildren's Services throughout the library system
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficient withtechnology
• Ability to establishdeadlines, monitor progress, and work well with a team
• Strong interpersonal andcustomer service skills
• SCPLuses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees maybe required to use their personal device for MFA.
• Driver's licensevalid in the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to otherlibraries or community outreach