Teen Librarian (32 Hours)

City of Louisville; Louisville (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Louisville is seeking a Teen Librarian to support Youth Services. This 32-hour-a-week role focuses on teen and tween programming, reference services, and outreach to schools and the community.

Under the supervision of the Supervising Librarian of Youth Services, you will collaborate across departments, design engaging programs, track outcomes, and help ensure inclusive service.

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program.
• 1–3 years of public library experience.
• Experience working with teens preferred.
• Strong customer service and reference skills.
• Ability to plan and deliver teen programming.

Responsibilities

• Designs and delivers engaging teen programs and tweens.
• Collaborates across Youth Services and Cultural Services to offer coordinated programming.
• Develops partnerships with schools and community groups to expand teen outreach.
• Represents the library at schools and community events.
• Coordinates teen volunteer opportunities and youth leadership programs.
• Tracks attendance and program data; prepares reports.
• Assists with budgeting for programming and collections.
• Trains staff and volunteers on teen services.
• Acts as Person In Charge on a rotating basis.

Skills

Customer service

Library knowledge

Tech-savvy

Teens engagement

Education

MLS in library and information science

Tools

Library management system

Job description

The City of Louisville is looking to hire a Teen Librarian. This position is a 32 hour a week role with pro-rated benefits.

The Teen Librarian works under the supervision of the Supervising Librarian of Youth Services. This role performs professional duties in the Youth Services Department. They provide references services, reader’s advisory, instruction, programming, collection development, and circulation functions for teens, as well as outreach services to schools and the community. This position plays a key role in ensuring that services are inclusive, efficient, and aligned with the Library’s commitment to community-centered service.

The Teen Librarian collaborates closely with staff across departments—including Youth Services, Adult Services, Circulation, Communications, and Facilities—to deliver high-quality programs and services. The position also tracks program data, supports community engagement initiatives, and serves as Person In Charge.

Hiring Range: $28.82 to $33.86 hourly

• Designs, plans, and delivers engaging programs for teens and tweens, including cultural, educational, recreational, and technology-focused opportunities.
• Collaborates across Youth Services and Cultural Services to support coordinated, intergenerational, and teen-focused programming and initiatives.
• Develops and maintains strong partnerships with schools, youth-serving organizations, and community partners to expand outreach and increase engagement with teens and tweens.
• Represents the Library at schools, community events, offsite programs, and outreach visits.
• Coordinates teen volunteer and youth leadership opportunities, including the Teen Volunteer Council, and serves as Library liaison to the City’s Youth Advisory Board, creating meaningful opportunities for teens and tweens to shape programs, services, resources, and Cultural Services initiatives.
• Coordinates program logistics, including scheduling, room reservations, equipment, supplies, volunteer support, and event setup.
• Works with Communications and department staff to promote programs, resources, and opportunities and communicate effectively with teens, families, schools, and community partners.
• Develops and promotes collections, reading resources, displays, and other materials that reflect the interests and evolving needs of teen and tween audiences.
• Maintains an evolving knowledge of YA books, media, and trends.
• Tracks attendance, participation, outreach, and demographic data related to teen and tween programs and services.
• Engages with patrons on the Teen Desk and other service points throughout the City.
• Evaluates program and service effectiveness and prepares reports on outcomes, trends, participation, and community impact.
• Assists with managing programming and collection budgets, tracking expenditures, and identifying partnership or funding opportunities.
• Provides guidance and support to staff and volunteers assisting with teen and tween programs, outreach, and services.
• Trains staff and patrons in the use of technology and digital resources related to programs, learning, and library services.
• Acts as Person In Charge on a rotating basis.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the Library and Cultural Services Department.

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent program.
• One (1) to three (3) years of related public library experience.
• Experience working with teens preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of library management methods and practices.
• Creative enthusiasm for working with patrons of all ages.
• Ability to assist patrons in locating information and materials.
• Respect for patron privacy.
• Knowledge of public library principles and services.
• Familiarity with library materials in all formats.
• Comfort with a broad range of technologies.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speech.
• Ability to exercise initiative and judgment.
• Ability to plan and coordinate the work of volunteers.
• Physical ability to lift, move, bend, and reach as required in daily library operations.

LICENSE, REGISTRATION, OR CERTIFICATE:

A valid Colorado driver’s license and acceptable driving record are required.

OTHER NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS:

Occasional use of personal transportation may be required for outreach to schools, community organizations and for staff development opportunities. Mileage reimbursement is provided.

This position is expected to operate a City or personal vehicle on a recurring basis to perform essential job duties, including traveling between City facilities, job sites, meetings, inspections, or other work-related locations. A Driving record check will be run upon hiring and annually thereafter, as required by the City’s insurer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB:

While performing duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to read, speak, and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit and use hands, fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via video conferencing; visual acuity sufficient to read documents, computer screens, and reports

The employee must be able to regularly move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work is typically performed indoors in an office and library environment. Exposure to routine office noise and equipment. The noise level in the work environment varies from day to day and is impacted by teen space attendance and activity.

SCHEDULE:

Must have the ability to work days, evenings, weekends, and special events.

WORKERS’ COMPENSATION CLASSIFICATION:

8810

FLSA STATUS:

Exempt

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The City of Louisville is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, ancestry, disability, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable law.

The City of Louisville is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application and hiring process and during employment.

The Human Resources Director has been designated as the compliance coordinator for people with disabilities seeking employment and will provide reasonable accommodation for testing and employment to qualified applicants.