Do you have the…
• Charisma of River Song…
• Tech skills of Dr. Emmett Brown…
• Motivation and intellect of Hermione Granger?
THEN you might be our new TEEN LIBRARIAN!
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about teen services. Someone with a magnetizing personality to connect teens to all the services our new Teen Space, Foundry, and Maker Space have to offer. As the Teen Librarian for Boulder, you’ll exercise your imagination by creating experiential hands-on programs with a techie twist. It’s a fast-paced atmosphere where things like our Summer Reading Program, tours, teen art gallery, and workshops are percolating all year long. If you enjoy independence and thrive on self-motivation, we’d love you to join our Youth Services Team.
OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE:
Under the general supervision of the Youth Services Manager, the Teen Services Librarian will administer teen services with a strong customer service focus and teen-friendly approach. The Teen Services Librarian will perform reference and reader’s advisory services, oversee the teen advisory board, provide technical support to teen patrons, contribute to collection development, and develop and administer teen programs. Additionally, it will require work in the children’s services area. With an emphasis on teamwork the Teen Services Librarian will work closely with the Youth Services Team, occasionally providing direct support performing similar duties in the children’s library. The work schedule includes some evening and weekend hours.
Job Opportunity ... Look for Teen Services Librarian: https://bouldercolorado.gov/jobs-and-volunteer
Check out the formal position description for required and preferred specifics. There’s a lot to absorb there in terms of duties and responsibilities, so know that we’re looking for applicants with experience in those areas. Sampled examples:
- Strong customer focus
- Effective communications
- Stellar technology skills
- Comfortable working with and presenting to teens
- Able to manage work priorities while manning a desk in a busy environment
- Understands value of library services in the digital age
- Exhibits our core values
The mission of the Boulder Public Library is to enhance the personal and professional growth of Boulder residents and contribute to the development and sustainability of an engaged community through free access to ideas, information, cultural experiences and educational opportunities.
Human Resources Department 3065 Center Green Drive, 1st Floor, Boulder, CO 80301
Qualified applicants will dig in deeper and see what we’re looking for by looking at the position description. You’ll submit a cover letter and a resume. Of course, the best will bring their A game. We hope you’re one of those, and we welcome your application!
Here’s where the formal city government process comes into play. We have faith that you can persevere through these hoops…
From our City of Boulder HR colleagues:
Complete a City of Boulder Employment Application. Applications are required for all City of Boulder position openings and must be filled out completely and accurately. Resumes and cover letters may be attached to applications. If the information requested does not apply, enter n/a. Refer to the job announcement for duties and requirements of the position. If the position you are applying for requires a valid driver’s license or a Commercial Driver’s License, you must complete the Driving Information section of the Employment Application. According to the Colorado Public Records Act, all information on applications is considered public information.