Youth Services Librarian, Whipple Free Library, New Boston, NH

Posted January 8, 2025

Description

Job Title: Youth Services Librarian (full-time)

Hours Per Week: 40 hours a week. Occasional nights, weekends or offsite work required.  

Hiring Wage: $21-$24 per hour

Benefits: Full benefits package including medical, dental insurances, and 457 plan. Short-term and long-term disability available, as well as life insurance.  Includes pay for vacation, sick days, holidays, as well as personal time.

Job Summary:

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for coordinating and implementing library programming, services and resources tailored to the needs and wants of the children, teens and families in the community. This role involves acquiring all children’s and teen materials (books, DVDs, and other items), planning and implementing a variety of programs, including a robust summer reading program, developing and leading story times, book clubs, and other age-appropriate programs for children and teens. This position involves fostering a welcoming and engaging library environment for youth, collaborating with community partners, managing age-appropriate collections, and delivering innovative programs that promote literacy, learning, and lifelong engagement with library resources.  The Youth Services Librarian reports to the Library Director and oversees the Library when the Library Director is unavailable.

How to Apply:

Please see the full description here.

To apply, please send a cover letter and resume, along with three professional references to Tanya Ricker, Director, at [email protected]. This position is posted until filled.  Applications received before February 1st will take precedence.