Youth Services Strategist: Library Innovation & Outreach

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 29 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick leave

Vacation with 10 holidays per year

Health and dental insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

State of Arizona is seeking a Youth Services Consultant within the Library Development branch. The role provides statewide leadership on youth services, early literacy, STEM learning, and community engagement for libraries serving children, teens, and families.

Responsibilities include directing the Arizona Center for the Book, coordinating statewide Summer Reading, and delivering training for library staff across the state. Remote work within Arizona may be available.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of youth services and literacy development.
• Experience training libraries and staff in best practices.
• Ability to coordinate statewide programs and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Lead statewide youth services guidance and resources for libraries.
• Direct the Arizona Center for the Book activities and programs.
• Oversee statewide Summer Reading Program planning and evaluation.
• Deliver professional development for library staff across Arizona.

Skills

Youth services

Early literacy

STEM education

Training delivery

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MA in Library Science

Library-related degree

Tools

Databases

Job description

State of Arizona is seeking a Youth Services Consultant within the Library Development branch. The role provides statewide leadership on youth services, early literacy, STEM learning, and community engagement for libraries serving children, teens, and families.

Responsibilities include directing the Arizona Center for the Book, coordinating statewide Summer Reading, and delivering training for library staff across the state. Remote work within Arizona may be available.