Full-time Youth Services Manager

Chillicothe Ross Chamber of Commerce; Chillicothe, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library is seeking a full-time Youth Services Manager to lead system-wide youth programs at the Main Library in Chillicothe, Ohio. The role requires a Master’s in library science or current enrollment in an ALA-accredited program, plus experience with children and teens.

The position emphasizes staff supervision, program development, community partnerships, and ongoing evaluation of services, with some evening/weekend work required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or active enrollment in an ALA-accredited program.
• Experience working with children and/or teens in a library setting.
• Ability to supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate youth services and initiatives across the system.
• Provide leadership and coaching to Youth Services staff.
• Establish department goals, procedures, and standards for youth programming.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate engaging programs promoting literacy and lifelong learning.
• Build relationships with schools, educators, families, and community partners.
• Represent Youth & Teen Services on program development teams and collaborate with other teams.
• Promote youth services in the community and maintain collections for children.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Program development

Community partnerships

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in library science

Enrollment in an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library has a career opportunityfor afull-time 40-hoursper weekYouthServices Managerwith a starting hourly wage of$25.36to work primarily attheMain Library in Chillicothe, Ohio. Benefits includemedical,dental, vision, paid vacation and sick leave, andeleven paidholidays.The library is a qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.

Primary Duties––

• Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate system wide services, programs, and initiatives for children and their caregivers.
• Provide leadership, direction, coaching, and support to Youth Services staff, including assigning and prioritizing work, establishing expectations, conducting evaluations, and addressing performance concerns.
• Establish department goals, procedures, priorities, and system wide standards for youth services and programming.
• Develop, implement and evaluate engaging and inclusive programs and services that support lifelong learning, literacy, digital literacy, personal enrichment, health and wellness, and community connection.
• Serve as a resource to staff and library locations regarding youth programming, outreach services, literature, resources and best practices.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, educators, families, community organizations, and other youth serving partners.
• Serve as the Youth & Teen Services representative on the annual Bookworm development team.
• Work collaboratively with the Access Team to maintain and develop the children’s collection and provide readers’ advisory.
• Coordinate with Communications and Marketing Manager to promote Youth Services programs, services and initiatives.
• Track, analyze, and report statistics and other measures of youth services and programs to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Represent and promote the library through community outreach, presentations, partnerships, and professional organizations.
• Provide reference, readers’ advisory, and public service assistance to library users as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science; or active enrollment in an ALA-accredited library science program.
• Professional library experience, working with children and/or teens.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate staff.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects and responsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate effective programs and services for children.
• Knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, library services, technology, and current youth services practices.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective community partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Other requirements––

• Evenings and weekend rotation required.

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.