Supervisor, Children’s Services, Springfield City Library, Springfield, MA
Posted March 30, 2018
The Springfield (MA) City Library seeks applications to work at our forward-looking public library. Due to an out-of-state relocation, we have an opening for the Children’s Services Supervisor. This fun and challenging position supervises the Children’s Room at the busy Central Library, located adjacent to the Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden.
The selected candidate will oversee the daily operation of the Children’s Room (2.5 FTE librarians) at the Central Library as well as work closely with the Manager of Adult & Youth Information Services to establish and achieve an ambitious vision for children’s library services in our vibrant city. Other elements of the job are outreach, programming, collection development, reference, and reader’s advisory. The Supervisor is part of our Leadership Team and our Early Literacy Team.
Requirements include three years of experience in a public library environment, with two years of experience supervising employees preferred. Also required are a Bachelor’s degree and completion of an American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science. We are looking for a candidate with a proven record of meaningful community engagement, strong staff mentoring and coaching skills, and experience in creating lively programs for children. Bilingual abilities desirable (English and Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese or other).
Get excited about the possibilities of working in the city of Springfield by watching this video. If you can embrace the attitude that “It’s All Yours, Just Ask,” and see the library as a place to help strengthen our city through strong connections and constructive dialogue, please apply. We are here to help community members find what they need, no matter who they are, where they come from, or what they’re looking for, because the Springfield City Library is their place of connection to information and knowledge, culture, and community.
Further job details and job application are available on the City of Springfield’s website. The annual salary is $51,510.68, with a generous benefits package. The closing date is Thursday, April 5, 2018, at 11:59 pm ET. Be sure to upload a compelling cover letter when you apply.
Inquiries are welcome, but all applications must be filed on the City’s website.