Youth Services Director — Library Programs & Outreach

a 2017 study for the Ohio Library Council found; Chillicothe, Northern (OH, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Eleven paid holidays

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library is seeking a full-time Youth Services Manager to oversee and grow programs for children and their caregivers. The role focuses on leadership, staff supervision, and collaboration across branches to deliver engaging services.

The position requires a Master’s in Library Science (or current enrollment) and a track record of developing youth programs, partnerships, and inclusive outreach. Evening and weekend rotation is expected.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or active enrollment in an ALA-accredited program.
• Professional library experience working with children and/or teens.
• Ability to supervise, coach, develop, and evaluate staff.
• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects.
• 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.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective community partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program development

Community partnerships

Leadership

Project management

Education

Master’s in Library Science

Job description

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library is seeking a full-time Youth Services Manager to oversee and grow programs for children and their caregivers. The role focuses on leadership, staff supervision, and collaboration across branches to deliver engaging services.

The position requires a Master’s in Library Science (or current enrollment) and a track record of developing youth programs, partnerships, and inclusive outreach. Evening and weekend rotation is expected.