Youth Services Librarian - Lead Programs & Community

Kansas Library Association; Abilene (KS); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Sick time

Health insurance

AFLAC

KPERS

Job summary

The Kansas Library Association invites an energetic Youth Department Librarian to lead our popular youth programs in Abilene. This full-time role steers programming, materials selection for youth, and staff supervision, while collaborating with other departments and local organizations.

The position requires an Associate’s degree or higher, experience with children, and a willingness to work evenings and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Requires Associate's Degree or higher.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Full-time role: 38 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement youth programming.
• Select youth library materials.
• Supervise department staff.
• Collaborate with other library departments and community organizations.
• Develop innovative new programming.

Skills

Program planning & execution

Staff supervision

Collaboration

Community outreach

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Job description

The Kansas Library Association invites an energetic Youth Department Librarian to lead our popular youth programs in Abilene. This full-time role steers programming, materials selection for youth, and staff supervision, while collaborating with other departments and local organizations.

The position requires an Associate’s degree or higher, experience with children, and a willingness to work evenings and Saturdays.