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Manager of Youth Services

Pueblo City-County Library District

Rawlings Library, Pueblo, CO

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$47,112.00 to $70,720.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Pueblo, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Are you a Strong Leader who is Passionate about Youth Services?

 

Then don’t miss this opportunity to join our dynamic team of professionals who collaborate to produce innovative, educational and fun programs and services to meet the ever changing needs and interests of youth of all ages! 

As a leader of the Youth Services Department you will be highly visible to the public in working to help every child become successful, happy and smart by developing a love of reading. This involves developing creative programs and services that meet the recreational, educational, and social interests and needs of families and youth in our community. You will also develop, implement and lead a variety of programs including Summer Reading Program, Read Out Loud, Children’s Literacy, Teen Programming and Books in the Park for the District.   

Who would you work with?

The Youth Services Supervising Librarian reports to the Rawlings Library Manager and manages a department staff of exempt and non-exempt employees and library volunteers. As the district leader for the Early Literacy and Summer Reading programs, this position works with a team of professionals representing 7 branch libraries.  The Youth Services Manager also works closely with other departments including Community Relations to collaborate and promote library resources and programming. This position plays a significant role in representing the library district to local organizations, businesses, schools and the community at large.

What exactly does the Youth Services Manager do?

 

Manages all operations of the Youth Services Department, sets department goals and implements change initiatives.

Oversees customer service for the department, handles escalated issues, assists with training staff and interprets policies and procedures.

Provides supervision and leadership to department staff by coordinating work schedules, managing performance, recruiting and training staff.  Oversees volunteers, interns and temporary staff as assigned to the department. 

Consults frequently with the Teen Librarian and Early Literacy Librarian to provide support and guidance to Youth Service initiatives.

Develops and participates in services and programs customized to meet the recreational, educational, and social interests and needs of families and youth of all ages.

This position will assume a leadership role in the development and implementation of summer reading programming for the district and a Books in the Park program.

Maintains a safe and secure work environment by staying alert to the work environment and potential risks.

Chairs the Library District’s Children’s Services Committee as members develop and implement programming including Summer Reading.  Contacts, negotiates and contracts with program presenters. 

Provides communications to District staff and the Board of Trustees reporting services provided.

Networks and develops partnerships with community organizations that also serve youth including Rocky Mountain SER Head Start, Pueblo Early Childhood Council, Bright Beginnings, Boys & Girls Club, and area school districts.

Evaluates departmental budget by analyzing immediate and future needs. Formulates budget requests for personnel, supplies and equipment.  Plans, budgets and maintains records of all Youth Services and Library @ the Y expenditures in collaboration with the Finance Department. 

Participates in conferences, meetings, and workshops to stimulate interest in the use of the library and to acquire additional professional knowledge and shares appropriate knowledge with staff.

Proactively contributes input regarding the needs and interests of customers to members of the Collection Development Team.

Compiles and submits statistical and narrative reports of activities.

Regularly assigned the responsibility as Person in Charge, overseeing the building safety and security in the Rawlings Library on weekends and in the evening in the absence of the Director of Public Service.    

Supports team efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and staff by maintaining awareness of surroundings and working in accordance with safety policies and procedures.

Leads monthly department meetings, attends All Staff Development Days, and other training sessions as required to stay informed and current on changes to library policies and procedures and information pertinent to PCCLD.

Reads daily organizational communications from intranet, e-mail, newsletters, telecommunications and print.  Stays informed on all Library events throughout the District. Regularly accesses electronic time keeping system, personnel and payroll database and on-line work request system.

Who are we looking for?

Qualified candidates will have a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited (ALA) school of library science and three years of professional library experience or three years experience working with the public, one of which was in a supervisory capacity, with demonstrated supervisory success and management of staff. 

Other Requirements:   Applicants must pass a criminal background investigation.  Must have good driving record, current Colorado Driver’s License and automobile insurance.

 

How do I apply?

 

Apply on-line at  www.pueblolibrary.org

Contact Human Resources:  719-562-5632

Equal Opportunity Employer

Additional Info & Requirements

The ideal candidate will also possess the following skills and abilities: Leadership skills with ability to manage department operations and staff.  Position requires knowledge of professional library principles, methods, practices and materials; in-depth knowledge of youth and young adult literature including collection development. Demonstrated skill in planning; program presentation skills for children and young adults with the ability to stimulate the interest of readers in library resources.  Ability to work in peer groups, contributes ideas, maintain flexibility, and support changes within the organization.  Demonstrates interpersonal skills necessary to establish and maintain good working relationships with library staff and patrons including confidentiality in transactions.    Ability to conduct reference interviews, to analyze requests and to apply research skills to locate specialized technical information and provide patrons with alternative sources.  Ability to provide efficient, courteous public service and present a positive image of the library in attitude, appearance, and performance of duties.  Ability to use independent judgment within procedural boundaries.  Ability to function under flexible and changing conditions.  Thorough knowledge of print and electronic reference tools and research techniques including ability to use Internet and electronic databases and teach others their use.  Ability to understand, accurately use, and teach the use of a variety of software programs, including various databases and the library’s computer system. 

Physical requirements include the ability to do repetitive work including hours of standing, bending, kneeling, shelving, lifting, pushing and pulling.  Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push /pull a fully loaded book cart weighing up to 200 pounds.

The Community

PUEBLO CITY COUNTY LIBRARY DISTRICT

Pueblo City County Library District includes eight library locations:  Rawlings Library (main), Barkman Library, Lamb Library, Pueblo West Library, Library @ Y, Patrick Lucero Library, St. Charles Mesa Library and Colorado City Library.

Our Motto:  Ideas, Imagination & Information

Our Mission:  We serve as a foundation for our community by offering welcoing, well equipped and maintained facilities, outstanding collections and well trained employees who proide expert service, encouraging the joy of reading, supporting lifelong learning and presenting access to information from around the world.

Our Vision:  Books and Beyond

HR Info

Marilyn Baillargeon

Human Resources Assistant

719-553-0227

Apply on-line at: www.pueblolibrary.org

Email:  sara.rose@pueblolibrary.org

Posted May 1, 2015