Head of Children’s Services, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA
Posted December 23, 2019
The Turner Free Library seeks a Head of Children’s Services who enjoys working in a strong team environment and thinking outside the box.
The Head of Children’s Services must hold an MLS from an ALA accredited program, preferably with a concentration in youth services. Experience in management preferred as this is a department head position. The Head of Children’s Services is responsible for library service and outreach to children ages 0-12 and their caregivers. (I.E. parents, teachers, etc.)
This is a 35-hour work week, non-union position; some nights and weekends are required.
Position Duties Include
- Reports directly to the Library Director. In the absence of the Library Director and Assistant Director the Children’s Librarian is responsible for all aspects of the library, including, but not limited to, staffing and operational concerns.
- Supervises all Children’s Department staff and volunteers. He/she must communicate and work well with other library department heads and staff.
- Supervises Teen Librarian.
- Manages the daily operations of the Children’s Department. This includes, but is not limited to, staff training, keeping library staff aware of children’s programming and any advancements in literacy/children’s services.
- Plans, publicizes, carries out and supervises all library programming for children ages 0-12 and their caregivers. This includes, but is not limited to: Summer Reading Club programs, outreach to local schools and daycares, library story times, STEAM programs, & programming for tweens.
- Integrating new, innovative and diverse programming to fit community needs is a must.
- Responsible for assisting patrons and staff with technology instruction, managing and maintaining current technology in the department, and implementation of new technologies is required.
- An excellent working relationship with any and all town/local agencies serving children ages 0-12 and their caregivers is a must. The Head of Children’s Services will represent the Library in Town Events per the Library Director’s request. These may include, but are not limited to: Literacy Nights/Events at schools, RPS Back To School Jamboree, Harvest Hoopla, Night Before The Fourth Parade, Winterfest and more.
- Appropriately expends programming and materials budgets.
- Builds and maintains a diverse and current circulating collection that meets the needs of the community.
- He/she is a liaison and represents the library management team at The Friends of The Turner Free Library’s monthly board meetings.
- Maintains accurate records and reports statistics to the Library Director and Assistant Director.
- Works on occasion with young adults and covers shifts in the Teen Room.
The Head of Children’s Services completes other duties as assigned by the Library Director.
Salary: Grade 13, Range $54,738-$72,032
To Apply:
Please email resume and cover letter to Library Director, Elizabeth LaRosee at [email protected], open until filled.
Randolph is an equal opportunity employer.