Teen Department Head, Waltham Public Library, Waltham, MA
Posted July 25, 2019
Work in a busy, team-oriented MLN member library serving a diverse, urban community with an excellent collection of print, audio-visual and online resources of approximately 200,000 items.
Duties include:
Overseeing all aspects of the Teen Department including: staff and volunteer scheduling, training, supervising and evaluating; developing policies and procedures for Teen services in accordance with City, Library, ALA and MLN policy; Children’s, Circulation, AV & Reference service provision; securing diverse and exciting enrichment programs for teen patrons; analytic collection development, acquisition and planning; statistical and budget report production; collaborating with other library departments; participating on management team for overall planning and coordination of library services.
35 hours per week including a minimum of one evening per week and a minimum of one Saturday and one Sunday per month, year-round.
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Library Science; five years of public library experience, preferably with Teens and with at least one year in a supervisory role; thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of library work; excellent management, communication, and organizational abilities; superior customer service skills; strong desire and comfort in working with teens, families, schools and other teen-oriented agencies; confidence in all matters of technology including experience with social media; ability to work with library staff and a diverse general public with wide ranging needs in a tactful and courteous manner; ability to perform under pressure, including handling emergencies; extreme creativity; stellar problem solving; demonstrated commitment to public service and staff development. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Must pass a pre-employment physical with drug and alcohol screening, a Criminal Offenders Record Information (CORI) and a background check. Full description available at Human Resources Department.
Preferred:
Fluency in Spanish, Haitian Creole, Chinese, or Portuguese; facility with social media, familiarity with III Sierra software; facility with basic print or web design; experience with marketing and outreach.
Starting salary: $71,873 Excellent benefits.
Closing Date: August 23, 2019
How to Apply:
Qualified candidates should submit, preferably in one complete pdf file:
- Completed City of Waltham employment application ( https://www.city.waltham.ma.us/human-resources-department )
- Three letters of professional reference (Must be less than 2 yrs old. Also must be signed or sent directly from source)
- Resume
- Letter of interest to:
Mary Gullotti
Human Resources Department, 119 School Street, Waltham, MA 02451
[email protected] / 781-314-3356