Youth Programs Coordinator - Part-Time Library

York County Libraries; Pennsylvania, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

York County Libraries is seeking a Youth Services Program Coordinator for the Village Library. The role focuses on youth programming, collaboration with the manager, and outreach to schools and community partners.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (library or education preferred), experience with children, and strong communication skills. Availability includes evenings, weekends, and occasional meetings; a team-oriented, service-driven candidate is ideal.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; 1st preference is Library or Education degree from an accredited university.
• Equitable experience working with children in combination with different educational accomplishments may be considered.
• Experience developing, coordinating and/or presenting youth programming is required.
• Candidate must have current Child Abuse clearance; PA Criminal History; FBI fingerprint-based record check; and Mandated Reporter Training certificate.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and publicize online and in-person programs for children and teens.
• Visit schools and organizations to build relationships and perform programming, promote, and enroll children in SummerQuest, 1KBK, GOAL and other county wide reading incentive activities using Beanstack.
• Assist Manager in collection development duties for the Children’s and Teen’s collection
• Maintain knowledge of current Youth Services trends
• Communicate and enforce library policies to staff, members, and volunteers
• Perform member customer service tasks at desks, including using the Integrated Library System
• Attend and participate in county-wide Youth Services meetings and continuing education classes
• Work with staff to identify opportunities for improving services and meeting the changing needs of members
• Other duties, tasks and projects assigned by library manager

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Volunteer coordination

Social media marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Library or Education

Experience with children in educational settings

Experience developing youth programming

Background clearances (Child Abuse, PA Criminal History, FBI fingerprint, Mandated Reporter)

Job description

York County Libraries is seeking a Youth Services Program Coordinator for the Village Library. The role focuses on youth programming, collaboration with the manager, and outreach to schools and community partners.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (library or education preferred), experience with children, and strong communication skills. Availability includes evenings, weekends, and occasional meetings; a team-oriented, service-driven candidate is ideal.