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Job Description

An employee in this position assists the Programs & Services Coordinator in the coordination of system-wide Youth Services. Assists in the development of a strong service area for customers, ages 13 to 23. Job duties include developing and coordinating programs and services that focus on the information and recreational needs of teens and new adults. Assumes responsibilities for Youth Services in the absence of the Programs & Services Coordinator. Develops and implements dynamic system-wide services; coordinates and develops system-wide activities such as the annual Teen Summer Reading Club, Teen Read Week and STEM programming; develops innovative programs and ensures their replication at various locations; encourages the development of programs by other Youth Services staff and facilitates the sharing of programming resources. Leads a team approach by collaborating with staff and community partners to provide engaging and effective workforce development programs for ages 13 to 23; works closely with the library workforce development team leader to achieve this goal. Compiles, prepares and maintains reports, records and statistics. Manages budgets and expenditures as assigned. Assists the Programs & Services Coordinator in setting agendas for Youth Services Council meetings. Assists in the promotion of teen and new adult services and resources. Prepares and develops bibliographic tools to encourage use of the library’s collection and resources. Promotes Youth Services by speaking to teachers and other faculty groups as well as community groups serving, or interested in teens and new adults. Coordinates outreach visits to middle and high schools with other Youth Services staff. Coordinates the sharing of assignment information with library staff to ensure optimum reference assistance for students. Performs reference assistance to all customers as scheduled. Provides training for Youth Services staff and other staff related to serving youth, ages 13-23. Develops resources for on-going training and education related to youth, ages 13-23. Under the direction of the Programs and Services Coordinator, identifies and writes grants for the enhancement of Youth Services. Pursues professional development by attending workshops, seminars and webinars and by reading professional journals. Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

Additional Info & Requirements

Selected applicant must have or obtain, and maintain a valid North Carolina driver’s license with an acceptable driving record; must have access to transportation; background check with local law enforcement agency required; and must submit to a drug-screening test and receive a negative result for the use of drugs specified in the county policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

The Community

Cumberland County, located in the heart of North Carolina, offers a mixture of cultural diversity and southern hospitality. In addition to a dynamic award-winning library system, Winner of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, our area has a beautiful climate, cultural activities, dining and shopping, recreation, golf, and nightlife.

Website
https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/library-group/library

Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cumberlandcountync

HR Info

Cumberland County Human Resources Department, Reesa Eastman (910) 323-6101

TO APPLY:

We accept on-line applications only. You may complete the application from our website at  http://agency.governmentjobs.com/cumberlandcountync/default.cfm Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed county application.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Contact Ms. Dagmar Aerdelman at (910) 483-7727 extension 1305, fax: (910) 486-5372, or e-mail: daerdelman@cumberland.lib.nc.us   or the Cumberland County Human Resources Department at (910) 678-7653; Library website: http://www.cumberland.lib.nc.us/ccplsite/