Head of Youth Services, Gloversville Public Library, Gloversville, NY
Posted August 22, 2022
Description:
FULL-TIME INNOVATIVE IMAGINATION EXPLORER & YOUNG’UNS INFORMATION WRANGLER
a.k.a. Head of Youth Services (Librarian I)
Ever wonder what it would be like to change lives by reimagining the role of Youth Services? Or go to bed each night knowing you’re working to strengthen an evolving Upstate New York community that mixes urban and rural living and has unlimited potential? Want to complete the Iditarod with a team of corgis named after your favorite Hobbits? Well, you can cross those first two off your bucket list by joining the Gloversville Public Library family as Head of Youth Services.
You:
- Eager to supervise staff, as well as plan programming and patron services for children, teens, and caregivers
- Have “Libraries Are For Everyone” tattoo. Or, at least, wants one.
- Equal parts team leader, collaborative colleague, and self-motivated solo go-getter
- Not ashamed to sing along with “Baby Shark”
- Believes graphic novels are real books
- #teamoxfordcomma
- Enjoys contributing to and learning from a vibrant, synergistic workplace
- Professional grown-up candy shell with chewy young-at-heart soft center
- Keeps up with “kids these days”
- Can explain the Dewey Decimal system through interpretive dance
Must-Have Mad Skillz:
- MLIS, or equivalent, from an ALA-accredited program
- Fluent in Toddler and Teen, and everything in between
- 3 years of library experience/1 year of supervising wizardry (in or out of Libraryland)
- Understands collection development, programming, cataloging, and other library stuff
- Exceptional Customer Service scout badge
- Top-notch oral and written communication chops
- Not completely terrified by budget and record-keeping duties
- Plays well with others
- Availability to work some evenings, as well as Saturdays in rotation
- Acknowledges that permanent appointment requires satisfactory completion of a Fulton County Civil Service experience-based exam, that can be taken while the candidate is working in the position provisionally
Us:
- The heart of our community
- “Outside-the-Box Library Services” is our middle name. Well, actually, “Public” is our middle name, but you know what we mean
- Foster a progressive, creative, and collaborative vibe
- Google us and check out our 118-year-old, newly-renovated, landmark Carnegie building! Go ahead, we’ll wait…. Gorgeous, right !?! That could be your work home!
- Located in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains: enjoy lakes, the beach, hiking, and more!
- Munchkin® Mondays is a thing here!
- Offering $40,000-$42,500 annual salary
- 35-hour work week! No Sundays! No summer Saturdays!
- 100% employer-paid health insurance! Yup, you read that right!
- Provide a generous vacation package and holiday schedule (you’ll have plenty of time to train for the Iditarod!)
How to Apply:
This position is available for a limited time only! Don’t delay! Operators are standing by! Submit your application today!
Resumes with cover letters will be reviewed on a rolling basis through September 30, 2022
Email Library Director Valerie Acklin at [email protected]