Youth Services Regional Coordinator, Three River Regional Library Regional Office, Jesup, GA

Posted April 13, 2015

Plans, implements and coordinates regional system public services and youth and children’s services and programs in the six counties of the Three Rivers Regional Library System. Work involves youth and children’s programming, member library program coordination, literacy programs, and other possible programming and communication. Reports to Regional Library System Director

Job Title: Youth Services Regional Coordinator

Start Date: June 1, 2015

Library/Institution Name: Three Rivers Regional Library System

Salary: $46,000 to $53,000 annually / depending on qualifications

Certification Required: Yes

City: Jesup

State: GA

Job Type: Full Time

Type of Library: Public

Qualifications:

The work requires considerable skill, initiative, independent judgment, professional ethics, and follow through. Ability to exercise mature judgment and maintain confidentiality of administrative matters is required. Nights and weekend work may be necessary. Masters in Library Science from ALA-Accredited program; working knowledge of youth and children’s work, computer programs, background of multiple county system, online search skills, and valid driver’s license. This position may require flexible work hours; reports directly to the Director; is a member of the system’s management team. Excellent communications, both written and spoken, are required. This position requires a team player who is willing to participate in all activities and programs of the regional system.

Requirements:

1. Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
2. Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion
3. Strong commitment to public service
4. Ability to work with library customers and staff in a friendly and efficient manner
5. Good interpersonal skills for working within a team environment
6. Excellent English communication skills, oral and written, and public-speaking presentation skills
7. Ability to communicate technical library information to non-technical staff
8. Ability to maintain reliable attendance and regular schedule
9. Flexibility to adapt to changing work situations
10. Good vision and hearing
11. Manual dexterity to operate computer and phone equipment
12. Physical mobility and ability to lift and carry 25 pounds
13. Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving history, and personal automobile for job-related transportation
14. Satisfactory criminal background check, a motor vehicle record check, fulfill I9 requirements, and pre-employment drug screening (if required)
15. Ability to learn and efficiently operate library computer system and program

Application Instructions:

Application materials provided should specify recent bookkeeping and other relevant experience and qualifications,

1. Cover letter
2. Detailed resume
3. Names, addresses and telephone numbers for at least three professional references
4. College transcripts/educational certificates

Send application to:

Three Rivers Regional Library System
ATTN: Youth Services Regional Coordinator
280 South Mahogany Street
Jesup, GA 31546

or

E-mail: [email protected] with Subject Line: Attn: Youth Services Regional Coordinator