Youth Department Coordinator

Are you a difference maker who likes to have fun?

Share your love of reading and learning, inspire creativity and imagination, and connect with local families and the community in your role as Thorntown Public Library's Youth Department Coordinator.

The Coordinator oversees the overall operation of the Youth Department. You'll manage a supportive team in a fun, family-focused environment. You'll have the opportunity to create and deliver outstanding programs for children and teens, collaborate on library-wide projects, and partner with local organizations to develop and provide outreach programming.

If this sounds like you, then we want to see your application Bring your energy, experience, and love of literacy to Thorntown Public Library

Job Title: Youth Department Coordinator

Reports To: Director

Hours/Week: 40

Prepared By: Director, Children's Librarian

Prepared Date: October 2025

Approved By: Library Director

PURPOSE

Works with youth patrons and parents/guardians. Plans, manages, and implements special programs for children in the community. Maintains smooth flow of service in Youth Department.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Greets visitors in a polite and friendly manner.
• Manages the daily operation of the Youth Department, including setting workflow priorities, insuring that work meets standards, and evaluating activities.
• Oversees and participates in the planning, organization and implementation of a variety of programs for children and parents which encourage use of library materials and facilities.
• Creates monthly Youth Department calendar and other marketing materials.
• Maintains awareness of current youth trends and issues addressed in library field and popular publications, blogs, and listservs.
• Has primary responsibility for programs for children and teens; assists with storytimes for younger children.
• Coordinates seasonal family programming.
• Oversees and coordinates the selection and acquisition of all library materials, donated or purchased, for children and their families.
• Serves as advisor to the library's Teen Advisory Group (TAG).
• Manages the local Dolly Parton Imagination Library mailing list.
• Has primary responsibility for organization of Youth Department collection.
• Communicates with teachers, parents, and community groups to develop and offer youth-focused services, programs, and collections.
• Recommends library policies and procedures to the Director and implements those that are approved.
• Assists in managing the "town sign" display and calendar.
• Oversees installation of displays and seasonal decor in the Youth Department.
• Participates in the ongoing implementation and evaluation of the library's Strategic Plan.
• Assists in resolving complex issues regarding patron accounts.
• Performs duties of Cataloger for the Youth Department.
• May: apply for grants to help fund youth programs/projects; represent the library at community events; provide outreach programming for groups such as the Arc of Greater Boone County and WAVE; assist in collection maintenance, including repairing damaged books.
• Completes responsibilities in a timely manner.
• Abides by Library Board and Evergreen Indiana policies.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patron information.
• Performs additional duties as requested by the Director.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises staff working in the Youth Department. Is responsible for the overall direction and coordination of the Youth Department.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Newly assigned employees are expected to be proficient at assigned tasks by the end of the first six months of service. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or GED with five years of library experience or 9 semester hours of required library science courses. Must be able to attain and maintain Librarian Certificate 6. Prefer knowledge of and/or prior experience in the following areas: customer service; planning services including programs for children and parents; developing, interpreting, and implementing policies; progressively more responsible library experience; proven success in use of leadership skills; team development.

DRIVERS LICENSE REQUIRED

Must have current Indiana Passenger Car Driver's License or personal transportation available for job- related assignments, e.g., visiting local schools for program presentations; off-site workshop attendance.

COMMUNICATION/INTERPERSONAL SKILL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

Applicable abilities, aptitudes and personality include: effective problem resolution; enjoys working with children and their families; friendly and helpful; good judgement; promote the library in a positive manner through interactions with patrons and visitors; manage resources effectively and responsibly; readily adapt to change; team player; successful communication with a variety of personalities; team player; and ability to speak and read English. Maintains good personal hygiene and presents a neat, clean, and tasteful appearance.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

1. Work involves frequent use of computer terminal.

2. Requires light physical effort such as stooping and bending, and occasional lifting of lightweight objects (up to 25 lbs). May occasionally require lifting of heavier objects (up to 50 lbs).

SCHEDULE

40 hours per week, weekdays, Saturdays, daytime, evening.

The job description is intended to describe the type and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities required by a person so classified. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains "at-will."

To apply for the position, please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references to csterle at thorntownpl dot org.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $16