Youth Services Leader — Library Programs & Partnerships

Chillicothe and Ross County Public Library; Chillicothe (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Eleven paid holidays

Job summary

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library is seeking a full-time Youth Services Manager to lead age-appropriate programs at the Main Library in Chillicothe, Ohio. The role includes supervising Youth Services staff, organizing system-wide youth initiatives, and fostering partnerships with schools and community organizations.

The position offers a starting hourly wage of $25.36 with a 40-hour work week, plus benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science or active enrollment in an ALA-accredited 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.

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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Program development

Education

Master’s degree in library science

Job description

Chillicothe & Ross County Public Library is seeking a full-time Youth Services Manager to lead age-appropriate programs at the Main Library in Chillicothe, Ohio. The role includes supervising Youth Services staff, organizing system-wide youth initiatives, and fostering partnerships with schools and community organizations.

The position offers a starting hourly wage of $25.36 with a 40-hour work week, plus benefits such as medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid vacation and sick leave, and