Youth & Teen Library Programs Manager

ADP, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision insurance

100% company-paid long term disability

Employer-paid group life coverage

Generous PTO

Library pension plan

Internal promotion opportunities

Job summary

Central Library Services Area is seeking a Manager of Kid & Teen Central to lead operations at Central Library. You will guide strategic goals, manage staff, and ensure efficient budget and workflow for a dynamic library unit.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s in Library Science, Indiana Librarian Certification (or ability to obtain), and 3–5 years of related experience. The role involves flexible scheduling for events and community programming.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science.
• Indiana Librarian Certification 2 - Branch or Department Head or able to obtain it upon hire.
• 3–5 years of relevant work experience.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, supervises and evaluates Kid & Teen Central staff; provides on-the-job learning opportunities for staff; sets clear expectations for staff and attends to individual gaps in knowledge, skills or the understanding of the purpose of assigned tasks.
• Oversees creation and promotion of exhibits, digital activities and programs that are of current interest to the diverse community the Library serves; schedules, delivers and evaluates based on feedback from participants, changing demographics, customer needs and interests.
• Directs staff in maintenance of the collection. Recommends new materials, organizes displays to promote the collection, evaluates and discards damaged or lesser used titles.
• Monitors patron behavior and informs patrons of library guidelines; serves as Person in Charge as needed.
• Collects and analyzes data on library use, services, trends and community resources.
• Instructs patrons in using online catalog, print and electronic sources to access information, and in using computers and equipment.
• Provides information by searching or recommending print or electronic sources or titles, placing material requests, searching shelves, or by referral to other libraries or community sources.
• Develops appropriate partnerships with neighborhood groups and maintains a library presence in the community through presentations, e-mail, social media and publicity.
• Other job duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Indiana Librarian Certification 2 - Branch or Department Head or able to obtain upon hire

Job description

Central Library Services Area is seeking a Manager of Kid & Teen Central to lead operations at Central Library. You will guide strategic goals, manage staff, and ensure efficient budget and workflow for a dynamic library unit.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s in Library Science, Indiana Librarian Certification (or ability to obtain), and 3–5 years of related experience. The role involves flexible scheduling for events and community programming.