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Librarian II - Youth Services

Bozeman Public Library

Bozeman

Application Deadline

Apply By Aug 1st, 2021

Wages

$64,968.00 to $76,433.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Bozeman, MT

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

The Bozeman Public Library is seeking a qualified leader who is flexible, fun, embraces change, has a good sense of humor and enthusiastically seeks ideas and creative ways to deliver library services in response to changing community needs.  The Youth Services Department Head should be a vibrant, forward-thinking library professional who will lead the children and young adult services staff and collaborate with the library management team. The incumbent should excel at connecting with their community, developing creative and inclusive programming, and supporting early literacy. Must have a commitment to excellence, be flexible, creative, friendly, customer service oriented and enjoy constant interaction with patrons of all ages, especially children and their families. 

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

  • Thorough understanding of good customer service practices;
  • Ability to motivate staff to continue to provide high levels of services;
  • Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City's Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork;
  • Experience in recognizing current library trends and standards related to public libraries.

TO APPLY

  • Complete a City of Bozeman application online;
  • Attach and Cover Letter and Resume;
  • Answer questions in application

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED.  PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE ALL REQUESTED DOCUMENTS AND COMPLETE THE APPLICATION ENTIRELY.

Application Deadline:August 1, 2021 @ 11:59pm

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

This is a full-time opportunity with many benefits!  As a City of Bozeman employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to impacting and serving the community.  This great opportunity also provides enrollment in an established retirement system with significant employer contribution, generous vacation and sick time accruals, and excellent medical/dental/vision benefits.

Additional Info & Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

·Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science; and

·Considerable (5-7 years) progressively responsible experience in library operations including at least one year of  supervisory experience (preferably in supervising a diverse workforce in a busy environment); or

·Any combination of experience and training which provides the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

REQUIRED SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

·Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain a Montana Driver’s License within six months of employment.

·Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory responses to post conditional offer process.

Website
https://www.bozemanlibrary.org/

Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.bozeman.net/jobs

Posted Jul 14, 2021