Tween & Teen Innovation Lab Coordinator, Darien Library (Darien, CT)

Posted May 29, 2026

Darien Library (CT) seeks a creative, energetic, and enthusiastic candidate to join a dedicated Tween & Teen Services Department as the full-time Tween & Teen Innovation Lab Coordinator.

This position will serve primarily as a library assistant, collaborating with the Head of Tween & Teen services on programming, collection, and outreach, and coordinating and providing all Innovation Lab services for tweens and teens.

The highly-motivated candidate will have a passion for public service, knowledge of digital fabrication machines and other makerspace technology, experience working with youth (specifically ages 10 and up), and a desire to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The candidate will join a tight-knit and very collaborative team in providing extraordinary services to the Community.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Serves as an ambassador of the Teen Center and the Innovation Lab, both within the Library and outside in the community.
Provides exemplary customer services to patrons on public desk in Tween & Teen Library and Innovation Lab Makerspace.
Plans, promotes, and hosts new programs, activities, and learning opportunities for tween and teen patrons, coordinating programming for ages 10 and up with peers in the Library and outside presenters.
Collaborates with the Head of Tween & Teen Services on outreach to tweens and teens.
Collaborates with the Children’s Library on Innovation Lab programming.
Provides exemplary reference and readers’ advisory services to tweens, teens, parents, caregivers, and educators in the community.
Assists on an as-needed basis with adult use of the Innovation Lab.
Actively participates in relevant professional organizations.
Available to work one evening per week and one weekend a month, in addition to special events.

Qualifications & Skills

Bachelor’s degree required. 1-3 years’ experience in a tween or teen library setting preferred.
Excellent interpersonal skills and commitment to hospitality in public service.
Professional experience working with youth, especially tweens ages 10 and up.
Highly collaborative, organized, and able to prioritize tasks and responsibilities.
Knowledge of current library trends and their ever-evolving role in public libraries.
Demonstrable facility using makerspace tools and technology.
Attention to detail and strong aptitude in written and oral communication.
Knowledge of current publishing trends and popular authors, specifically for ages 10 and up.
Proficiency with both Mac and PC software and applications.
Knowledge of design software and coding highly desirable.
Bilingual candidates, or those with functional knowledge of another language, are highly desirable.
Other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

The essential job duties and responsibilities include the ability to perform tasks that may require maintaining a stationary position for extended periods; moving, lifting, and transporting materials such as books weighing up to 50 lbs.; and positioning items through bending, stooping, reaching, or similar movements. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the position’s essential duties.

Salary

$65,000 annually for a 37.5 hour, five-day week. Compensation package includes health, pension, and generous vacation, sick, and personal leave. Significant opportunities for professional development available.

How to Apply

For consideration, please send a cover letter and resume to Bree Marsden, HR Manager, at [email protected] by Friday, June 12, 2026. Please make your subject line Teen & Tween Innovation Lab Coordinator.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Darien Library observes and promotes a policy of equal employment opportunity for all. This means that the Darien Library recruits, hires, trains, and promotes all persons without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, political belief, physical disability, or any other improper or illegal criteria. All employment decisions are based on legitimate employment-related criteria such as skills, abilities, attitude, and contribution to the Darien Library, so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.