Librarian III, Newburgh Free Library, Newburgh, NY
Posted November 7, 2023
Descriptions
The Newburgh Free Library seeks an exceptional librarian with energy, big ideas, and supervisory know-how to lead our Youth Service Department. The ideal candidate would be a natural communicator, possess a love of literature to children and teens, be a dedicated team builder, and be attuned to the needs of our diverse and multilingual community.
The Newburgh Free Library is a mid-sized urban library serving the people of the City of Newburgh, the Town of Newburgh, and the Town of New Windsor. The main library in the City of Newburgh has beautiful views, sitting atop a hill overlooking Hudson River. A Town of Newburgh branch is scheduled to open in 2024. With 60 staff members, 2 locations, and a service area of approximately 60,000 people, the Newburgh Free Library is a bustling place. The Head of Youth Service, Librarian III is a union position, 35 hours a week, requiring one night a week and one Saturday a month.
Essential Functions
- Responsible for youth department collection development, including budget allocations for books and digital resources
- Provide professional leadership and general supervision for all youth department staff
- Coordinating youth programming at the Main Library as well as the Town Branch, including conducting programs for elementary-age patrons
- Work with Community Engagement department to plan and implement outreach opportunities for youth services staff
- Identify grant opportunities for youth services
- Perform reference services at public service desk
- Serve as a resource to all library departments with regards to youth services
- Serve as a professional liaison to surrounding libraries, agencies, and community partners for collaborative programs and services
- Create Libguides and other resources for library patrons as well as RCLS member libraries
- Maintain Youth Services section of website
Salary and Benefits
Salary range: $62,109 – $86,787 depending on experience. Health insurance, vision, dental, and participation in the New York State Retirement System. Employees receive generous vacation, sick leave, and flex days.
To Apply
To apply, go to newburghschools.org, click on the Departments tab and choose Human Resources and Employment Department. find job posting under Support Staff Position and click on Posting. You must respond via the OLAS Website – olasjobs.org – by creating an account first – then apply. The position comes with a generous salary and benefit package commensurate with experience.