Youth Services Branch Manager, Worcester Public Library, Worcester, MA
Posted April 29, 2016
Under a new administration that encourages and emphasizes staff engagement, pursuit of new ideas for programs and services, and leaning into the community to meet their needs, the Worcester Public Library is seeking an innovative and enthusiastic Branch Manager with a Youth Services focus to lead and motivate a team of nine staff members to increase programming and services at four of our branches. Specifically, the Youth Services Branch Manager will be responsible for overseeing four neighborhood public library branches which are located within public elementary schools.
Under the direction of the Youth Services Coordinator, you will help build and define this model of service, and establish and maintain a network of positive partnerships with the schools, teachers, families, other branches, and the community. This is a great opportunity to empower children, from infant through teen, to become creative thinkers, enthusiastic readers, skillful researchers and resourceful users of information. The ideal candidate will embody each of these characteristics, and will be a self-motivated, well-organized professional librarian.
We are looking for dynamic, up-and-coming candidates who are passionate about their work, who have a collaborative spirit, are creative, are comfortable balancing multiple perspectives, with proven leadership attributes.
For a full job description, please visit: http://tinyurl.com/mywpl-jobs
The priority application deadline has been extended to May 23.