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Job Description

Have you been asked, "When are you going to grow up?"  Do you feel comfortable in a room full of teens?  Do you know who John Green is?  We might have the perfect job for you.  Clearview Library District is looking for a community-oriented, innovative, and compassionate person who will oversee all teen/young adult services and collections.  The person for this job is as comfortable in the library as they are out in the community.  Desk-sitters need not apply. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plans, conducts or coordinates, and evaluates a regular schedule of high quality and inclusive programs for teens. Programs occur both in and outside of the library.
• Performs collection development with an emphasis on developing and marketing teen materials, including selecting and ordering material.
• Determines usage patterns of collections by assessing frequency of circulation, physical condition, and other criteria.
• Conducts outreach to adolescent-serving community organizations, informing them of library services and developing mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Maintains and cultivates contact with area schools.
• Translates new and emerging technologies into services that align with the library’s mission and community needs.
• Participates in near-term and long-range planning for teen services and collections.
• Prepares high-quality promotional materials for teen programs and services.
• Prepares monthly progress reports. Consistently and clearly communicates the needs of our teen community and progress toward building relationships.
• Serves on the library leadership team and contributes to library strategic planning.
• Assists in monitoring the public service floor.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Dedication to exemplary customer service.
• Proven ability to conduct successful library programs inside and outside of libraries.
• Proven ability to build library collections.
• Knowledge of current trends in library service.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Social media skills including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to think analytically, exercise initiative, and act in the best interest of the library.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to a fast-paced work environment.
• Proficiency in digital literacy.
• Effective in leading and working with a wide range of constituencies.
• Must be a team player.
• Ability to work a varied schedule.

Additional Info & Requirements

See the Library District's website for a complete job description. 

The Community

Growing community in northern Colorado.

HR Info

casey@clearviewlibrary.org

Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references to casey@clearviewlibrary.org