Youth Services Librarian: Inspire Kids & Teens

Town of Sharon; Sharon (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

The Town of Sharon Public Library is seeking a Youth Services Librarian to design and deliver engaging library experiences for children and teens—from Storytime-age visitors to high schoolers. If you love connecting with youth through books, enjoy designing hands-on STEM and makerspace activities, and want to help shape a vibrant youth department, we’d love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Head of Youth Services for Children, you’ll plan programming, manage a curated collection, and serve as a

Qualifications

• MLS from an ALA-accredited program required.
• Experience with youth in public libraries preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; able to multitask independently.
• Collaborative team player across departments.

Responsibilities

• Plan programming for youth and families.
• Manage collection for children and teens.
• Lead Youth Services Department in supervisor’s absence.
• Create marketing materials and social media posts.
• Supervise tween/teen volunteers.
• Coordinate with other departments on initiatives.
• Engage with community events and outreach.

Skills

Storytime

STEM activities

MakerSpace

Communication

Education

MLS - Library Science

Tools

Canva

Job description

The Town of Sharon Public Library is seeking a Youth Services Librarian to design and deliver engaging library experiences for children and teens—from Storytime-age visitors to high schoolers. If you love connecting with youth through books, enjoy designing hands-on STEM and makerspace activities, and want to help shape a vibrant youth department, we’d love to hear from you.

Reporting to the Head of Youth Services for Children, you’ll plan programming, manage a curated collection, and serve as a