Youth Services Librarian, Washington County, Hillsboro, OR

Are you passionate about your vocation and the contributions you make on a day-to-day basis? Do you enjoy empowering and motivating young people; and promoting and nurturing reading? Are you skilled at designing and providing engaging activities that help youth develop their creativity, interests and talents? If so, this may be the next step in your career path.

As the Youth Services Librarian for our West Slope Community Library, you will have the exciting opportunity to develop youth services, as well as work collaboratively with youth services staff in other public libraries in Washington County, Oregon. Your contributions will be invaluable in implementing a progressive vision of services to youth.

Required Training and Experience:
Successful candidates will possess a Master’s level education in Library Science from an accredited American Library Association (ALA) program or related field; and two years of recent and relevant professional level library experience providing youth services. Extensive experience in a professional level librarian position may substitute for the degree requirements.

Application period: January 28, 2017 – February 12, 2017
For more detailed information and to apply on-line, please visit our jobs page at www.washcojobs.org

We offer a collaborative culture, work-life balance, and a comprehensive benefits package. Working within our local government agency provides daily opportunities to serve, build and sustain communities now and into the future. Washington County is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workforce representing the rich diversity in our region. Women, minorities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.