Regional Youth Programs Supervisor

St. Louis Public Library; St. Louis, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary starting at $48,692

Medical, dental, and life insurance

Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days

Pension plan through the Employee Ret.

457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan

Partial tuition reimbursement for the

Professional Development Opportunities

Job summary

St. Louis Public Library is seeking a Regional Youth Services Supervisor for the Buder Branch in St. Louis, MO. You will lead Youth Services staff, develop engaging programs for youth, and build relationships with schools and community partners to promote library services.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and tech-enabled learning skills, with a focus on serving a diverse youth population and planning future directions for children's services within the library system.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience or a Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, or related field; Master's in Library Science preferred.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, writing, and speaking skills.
• Strong technical skills and an understanding of how technology can be incorporated into learning opportunities.
• Access to reliable transportation for outreach and other job duties.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and provide leadership for Youth Services staff in your region to ensure they provide a welcoming environment for youth.
• Develop high-quality and relevant programming for youth, and support Youth Services staff in doing so.
• Establish and maintain working relations with schools and other community organizations to promote library services to students, teachers, and caregivers.
• Act as Person in Charge when the manager and assistant manager are not available. This includes opening and closing the building, responding to emergencies, and operating the branch as needed.
• Maintain knowledge of the Library's collections and resources, and connect youth and caregivers to meaningful resources.
• Work with Youth Services staff to create a welcoming environment for youth and help plan the future direction of children's services at Buder and within the library system.
• Encourage children to be inquisitive and try new activities and opportunities.

Skills

Youth services

Supervisory experience

Strong communication

Technology in learning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Child Development/Education

Master’s in Library Science preferred

Job description

St. Louis Public Library is seeking a Regional Youth Services Supervisor for the Buder Branch in St. Louis, MO. You will lead Youth Services staff, develop engaging programs for youth, and build relationships with schools and community partners to promote library services.

The role requires strong leadership, communication, and tech-enabled learning skills, with a focus on serving a diverse youth population and planning future directions for children's services within the library system.