Young Adult Librarian/Volunteer Coordinator, Shrewsbury Public Library, Shrewsbury, MA
Posted April 25, 2018
SHREWSBURY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Young Adult Librarian/Volunteer Coordinator
The Shrewsbury Public Library is seeking an energetic, enthusiastic and creative Young Adult Librarian to run a dynamic teen program in a newly renovated teen room, and to administer an active volunteer program. The successful candidate will have the broad experience and solid skills needed to manage and build robust collections, create innovative and responsive programs and services for children from grade five to twelve and manage an active teen and adult volunteer program.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the mission of the public library in the 21st century, exhibit strong commitment to excellent customer service and have experience with and knowledge of teen literature, progressive programming, grant development and community partnership building.
Must be able to work independently, prioritize, adapt quickly to changing environments, meet established deadlines, and effectively work with other service librarians. The successful candidate will embrace a strong customer service ethic and have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Qualifications:
ALA accredited Master’s Degree; three years of professional library experience; experience in teen and/or youth services; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with volunteers. Two years public library experience preferred.
Knowledge and understanding of young adult development and thorough knowledge of young adult literature and materials. Must be able to effectively communicate with and work with tweens and teens. Must be able to work independently, prioritize, and manage numerous diverse tasks at one time, interact tactfully and appropriately with library patrons, staff and volunteers and develop and implement programs. Demonstrated commitment to excellence in service to teens and enthusiasm for working with people of all ages.
Duties:
Develops and maintains the young adult collection; provides reader advisory services to teens, parents and educators. Develops and implements programs for young adults; coordinates the activities and implements the suggestions of the young adult advisory board. Works with school personnel to coordinate programs; conducts library tours and makes presentations at schools. Works with businesses to encourage support of young adult programs. Develops press and social media releases and other materials to publicize young adult programs and volunteer opportunities. Plans and implements special events, including grant projects, fund raising and other community events involving young adults and volunteers.
Coordinates active volunteer program. Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates students, young adult and adult volunteers; establishes work schedules and assignments; provides orientation programs; interacts with library staff to integrate volunteers into the library’s programs and activities. Plans and implements, with the library Director and other staff members, recognition and award programs for all volunteers.
Attends workshops, meetings and conferences related to teen and volunteer programs and services. Assists at circulation and reference desk on a regular basis. Performs similar or related work as required, directed, or as situation dictates.
Compensation and Schedule:
This is a Library Associate position, with a salary range: $46,257 to 55,161. This full-time 37.5 hour position includes a work schedule of one night per week and Saturdays on a rotating basis.
Send resume to Ellen M. Dolan, Library Director at [email protected]. Position open until filled, but priority will be given to applications received by May 21, 2018.