Youth Services Librarian

Pleasant Hill, City of (IA); Pleasant Hill (IA); On-site; USD 72,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and life ins.

IPERS retirement plan

457(b) plan

Job summary

Pleasant Hill Public Library in Pleasant Hill, IA seeks a full-time Youth Services Librarian to coordinate programs, outreach, and services for children, teens, and caregivers. The role includes collection development for youth materials and providing reference and readers' advisory.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master of Library and Information Sciences is preferred. Two+ years of public library experience and supervisory skills are desirable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in early childhood development, education, or related field.
• Master of Library and Information Sciences preferred.
• Two+ years of public library experience with increasing responsibilities.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• Must have or acquire State of Iowa Library Youth Services Endorsement within one year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement programs, outreach, and services for children, teens, and caregivers.
• Manage collection development for children's and teen materials.
• Provide reference, readers' advisory, and other library services to patrons.
• Collaborate with the Youth Outreach Specialist and supervise day-to-day operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in early childhood development, education, or related field

Master of Library and Information Sciences

Job description

The Pleasant Hill Public Library is seeking a qualified individual for a full-time Youth Services Librarian.

The Youth Services Librarian coordinates and implements programs, outreach, and services for children, teens, and their caregivers; manages collection development for children's and teen materials; and provides quality reference, readers' advisory, and other library services to all patrons. This position collaborates with and provides day-to-day supervision of the Youth Outreach Specialist. The Youth Services Librarian reports to the Library Director.

To be considered, a Bachelor's degree in early childhood development, education, or a related field is required. A Master of Library and Information Sciences degree preferred. Candidates should also have two or more years of public library experience with increasing responsibilities, particularly in youth services. Supervisory experience preferred. Must have or acquire State of Iowa Library Youth Services Endorsement within one year of hire.

Successful candidates will bring a professional understanding of librarianship, a passion for serving children, teens, and caregivers, and a strong knowledge of youth literature, developmental needs, library resources, and technology. They will be organized, adaptable, and committed to ongoing professional growth, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Successful candidates will foster collaboration, provide welcoming and customer-focused service, uphold the library’s mission and values, and represent the library and City professionally in the community.

The salary range is $71,798.39 - $98,261.06. The city offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, IPERS and a 457b plan.

The successful applicants will be required to pass a medical exam including a drug and alcohol screen and complete a background check before beginning employment.

This position is open until filled.