What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Head of Youth Services position at Town of Middletown, RI?
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position is responsible for a broad range of youth library services, including programming, social media, materials selection, and outreach to schools and the community.
Works under the general direction of the Library Director and is responsible for managing library operations in the absence of the Library Director. Oversees the supervision of staff and volunteers directly associated with service to children, teens and their families. Provides leadership in defining goals and objectives for youth services that reflect the library’s mission.
I ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class, or it addresses business needs and changing practices. Essential duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Demonstrated ability to create and facilitate innovative programs which meet the developmental and enrichment needs of youth and their families.
- Enjoys working with people of all ages, abilities, ethnicity, sexual orientation, and gender identity with an aptness to relate successfully with youth, families, and co-workers
- Demonstrated excellent technology skills, including the ability to help patrons use the library’s digital resources on a wide variety of electronic devices.
- Ability and enthusiasm in maintaining the youth services section of the library’s website and in building a social media presence to promote library services.
- Strong customer service skills and knowledge of children’s and young adult literature are required, along with internet and technology literacy.
- Responsible for ordering materials, cataloging materials, and maintaining an inclusive collection.
- Provides monthly and annual statistics to the Library Director on the use of resources, program attendance, and expenditures.
- Staffs the children’s desk on a regular schedule, and covers other public desks as assigned.
- Maintains a working knowledge of contemporary trends and technology in the library profession.
- Seeks grant opportunities for additional funding to enhance programs and services.
- Performs other library work and participates in special library projects as requested.
- Other tasks as assigned.
II MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- Masters degree in Library Science with coursework in youth services
- Two years relevant experience
- Supervisory experience preferred
III PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Environment: Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment; incumbents may be required to work evening and weekends.
2. Physical: Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting, to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to often walk, stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach (above shoulders), climb, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight (up to 25 pounds); to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a computer keyboard; and to verbally communicate and exchange information.
3. Vision: See in the normal vision range with or without correction.
4. Hearing: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.
IV EQUIPMENT USED:
Equipment used includes but is not limited to the following:
Personal computer and peripheral devices, copy machine, telephone, and headset.
This job description is intended to be a general guide to the duties and responsibilities of the job and is not intended to list every possible task that the employee may be called upon to perform.
Salary : $40,000 - $50,700
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