Youth Services Manager

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 has a career opportunity for a full-time 40-hours per week Youth Services Manager with a starting hourly wage of $25.36 to work primarily at the Main Library in Chillicothe, Ohio.Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid vacation and sick leave, and eleven paid holidays. The library is a qualified employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.

Primary Duties:

• 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.
• Develop and maintain relationships with schools, educators, families, community organizations, and other youth serving partners.
• Serve as the Youth Services representative on the annual Bookworm development team.
• Work collaboratively with the Access Team to maintain and develop the children's collection and provide readers’ advisory.
• Coordinate with Communications and Marketing Manager to promote Youth Services programs, services and initiatives.
• Track, analyze, and report statistics and other measures of youth services and programs to evaluate effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Represent and promote the library through community outreach, presentations, partnerships, and professional organizations.
• Provide reference, readers’ advisory, and public service assistance to library users as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in library science; or active enrollment in an ALA-accredited library science 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 andresponsibilities.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and evaluate effective programs and services for children.
• Knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, library services, technology, and current youth services practices.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective community partnerships.
• Strong written and verbal communication, leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.

Other requirements:

• Evenings and weekend rotation required.

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