Youth Services Leader: Programs & Outreach

Napoleon; Napoleon (OH); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation and sick leave

Paid holidays

OPERS retirement

Life insurance

Health insurance

Job summary

Napoleon Public Library in Napoleon, OH seeks a customer-focused leader to head the Youth Services Department. This role oversees reference and circulation, assists patrons, develops programs, supports collection maintenance, and promotes services across the community.

The successful candidate will supervise Youth Services staff, build community partnerships, and help shape library services with a commitment to access for all.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service, communication, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of children's and young adult literature, educational resources, and age-appropriate materials.
• Understanding of child development and the developmental needs of children and teens.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children 0-18, parents, caregivers, educators, and community partners.
• Ability to manage group dynamics and address behavioral issues in a professional and respectful manner.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and internet applications.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new technologies, procedures, and services.
• Creativity and enthusiasm in promoting literacy, learning, and library services.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Identifies the kinds of library resources, programs, activities, and support with potential for addressing the needs identified by partnering educational institutions and community organizations; determines how the Library can be strategically and sustainably positioned to have genuine impact in communities served.
• Develop and maintain Youth collection. Assist with cataloging, processing, repair, shelving, inventory, and weeding of youth collection.
• Builds and maintains relationships with community organizations and institutions to identify and prioritize the kinds of activities that draw upon the Library’s expertise and capabilities; identifies and activates the ways in which the community can meaningfully inform and impact the work of the Library.
• Prepares and schedules programming and outreach events. Manages program resources effectively.
• Develops, implements, and assesses the Library’s outreach and collaboration strategy in consultation with the Director.
• Supports the mission and goals of the Library.
• Reports to Director, and follows additional directions from Fiscal Officer.
• As a building keyholder, performs opening and/or closing procedures including maintaining the security of the cash drawer, ensuring set up or shut down of equipment, and unlocking or locking doors.
• Develops and maintains supportive and professional relationships with patrons
• Register patrons for library cards and maintain patron records ensuring patron privacy.
• Process checkouts, returns, reserves, and financial transactions.
• Participates in professional learning opportunities to enhance leadership, library services, and operational effectiveness. Shares knowledge with staff, implements best practices, and fosters a culture of learning and continuous improvement within the department.
• Monitors the development of regional and national trends relevant to the theory and practice of library youth services and community engagement
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Task prioritization

Children's lit

Child development

Group management

Microsoft Office

Adaptability

Creativity

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Internet applications

Job description

Napoleon Public Library in Napoleon, OH seeks a customer-focused leader to head the Youth Services Department. This role oversees reference and circulation, assists patrons, develops programs, supports collection maintenance, and promotes services across the community.

The successful candidate will supervise Youth Services staff, build community partnerships, and help shape library services with a commitment to access for all.