Supervisor of Youth Services, Nashua Public Library, Nashua, NH
Posted November 25, 2019
Department: Youth Services
Hours Worked: 40 hrs/wk – Includes evenings and weekends
Starting Salary: $ 42,064 – $ 55,976 depending on education / experience
Primary Duties
Full-time 40-hour position in public library includes at least one evening and weekends in rotation.
- Leads the youth services team in providing and administering relevant, innovative and diverse services, programs and collections for children, teens and their caregivers.
- As a member of the senior staff participates in strategic planning and evaluation.
- Liaison to schools and community partners serving birth to 18. Identifies and participates in community engagement opportunities.
- Leads the Family Place Libraries initiative.
- Department administration including personnel, policy development, data reporting and customer suggestions or concerns.
- Manages departmental budget.
- Manages youth services collection maintenance and development.
Minimum Entrance Requirements
- Minimum of Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited institution and 5 years supervisory experience in a public library setting.
- Ability to work as part of a team in a busy public library and interact with a diverse public in a welcoming and respectful way.
- Thorough understanding of child and adolescent development and advance knowledge of library services to children, teens and their caregivers.
- Experience working with infants, children and teens.
- A strong knowledge of children’s and teen literature.
- Proficiency and experience with MS Office and demonstrated ability and interest in using computers, Internet, mobile and emerging technologies as it relates to resources for services for youth and caregivers.
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and expenditures.
Application Instructions:
Submit cover letter, application/resume, and three professional references to:
http://applitrack.com/nashua/onlineapp/
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/H (Employment recruitment shall be consistent with all state and federal laws)