Youth Services Librarian

Under the general direction of the Director of Library Services and Library Manager, manages the Youth Services Department of the library. Performs a variety of professional librarian duties, including designing and implementing high-interest and engaging programs, providing information and assistance to children, teens, and their parents/caregivers, performing reference and readers’ advisory services, offering technology support and instruction, and building
partnerships with community organizations. The position also contributes to library-wide planning and service delivery to support the Library’s mission and strategic goals.

Essential Functions:

1.  Plan, organize, present, and evaluate a wide variety of programs for youth (ages 0‑18), such
   as story times, after‑school events, STEAM, and summer reading programs.
2.  Select, evaluate, acquire, and maintain youth materials in all formats to reflect community needs and current trends.
3.  Build relationships with schools, homeschool groups, childcare providers, and community organizations; conduct outreach events to promote library services.
4.  Develop promotional materials and displays, and manage youth‑related web and social media content.
5.  Provide readers’ advisory, reference, and technology assistance to youth and caregivers.
6.  Collect and analyze data on program attendance and usage; prepare statistical and narrative reports. 
7.  Supervise and train youth services assistants, volunteers, and interns.
8.  Assist in preparing and managing the youth services budget; seek grants or external funding where possible.
9.  Participate in library‑wide and youth services planning, projects, and initiatives.
10.  Assist with special projects and programs as needed.
11.  Serve as manager on duty as assigned; assist with circulation and policy enforcement.
12.  Stay informed of trends in youth and teen literature and programming; attend professional workshops and conferences.
13.  Perform all other duties as assigned.