Job Description
Garfield County Public Library District (GCPLD) is expanding - more services, programs, and events; longer open hours; and more awesome people joining our team!
We're seeking a Youth Services Coordinator for our Rifle Branch Library. The person who fills this role will have the opportunity to join the Rifle team, a group of individuals who are talented, dedicated, creative, and enthusiastic about serving the public. The Youth Services Coordinator provides front-line customer service to patrons in the library and assists the Branch Manager in all areas of public library services; creates and implements programs, classes, and events for children and youth ages zero to 18; develops, monitors, and maintains the children, tweens, and young adult collections; performs youth-related community outreach; and performs related work as required.
The Youth Services Coordinator collaborates with the District's youth services team in support of system-wide events and; contributes in a positive way to the District's culture of trust and respect both internally and externally.
The hourly pay range for this position is $20.75 - $26.49 (placement dependent on experience and qualifications); excellent benefits including medical, dental, and vision; District contribution to your retirement account; investment in your professional development; and paid time off to enjoy all that comes with living in beautiful Garfield County!
Who We Are
GCPLD is a great place to work. Whether you're a paid employee or volunteer, we seek individuals who share our commitment to providing professional, outstanding customer service to all of our patrons in each of our six branches. Equally important is building a positive, empowering, and challenging work environment for all of our staff.
Mission: To connect our communities to a world of possibilities.
Vision: To be a trusted and valued resource to everyone in our communities.
Core Values: Balance, Community, Empowerment, Excellence, and Innovation
Explore Our Community
The town of Rifle is near the middle of Garfield County along I-70, and is close to three unique and beautiful state parks: Harvey Gap, Rifle Falls, and Rifle Gap.
Garfield County, Colorado is a jewel within the Rocky Mountains. The Roaring Fork River winds its way through Carbondale until it meets the Colorado River in Glenwood Springs. From there, the Colorado River meanders along the I-70 corridor, from the world-famous Glenwood Hot Springs Resort to the beautiful alpine vistas of Parachute, and beyond.
In Garfield County you'll have ample outdoor activities to experience including skiing at nearby resorts (Sunlight, Aspen, Vail, Breckenridge and more); fishing, rafting, hiking, biking, camping, rock climbing, and the list goes on! This is home to vast wilderness areas and popular hiking trails like Hanging Lake, a designated National Natural Landmark.
You can access several regional airports (Eagle, Grand Junction, or Montrose) within an hour or two, or utilize Denver International Airport which is roughly 200 miles east.
It's all right here waiting for you!
Who You Are
- A high caliber individual that leads with emotional intelligence (EQ). It's critical that you can empathize with others, foster a team atmosphere, diffuse conflicts when they occur, and carry out important tasks.
- Able to connect with others and enjoys working with people of all ages.
- Collaborative, takes initiative, and provides outstanding library service to all.
- Understands, celebrates, and serves diverse communities.
- Able to develop, implement, and evaluate goals and objectives.
- Can communicate clearly and concisely.
Examples of Core Role Responsibilities
- Creates, plans, markets, and implements Youth Services Programs; performs community outreach; collaborates with Branch Manager to plan for expanding services for children ages zero to 18; contacts schools and sets up after-school programs and/or outreach.
- Creates and delivers engaging and innovative events and classes for young patrons, including story time, music and movement, STEAM programs, book clubs, artistic expression, and coding.
- Selects collections of books, materials, and activities for youth programs; contacts presenters and performers; coordinates schedules and evaluates effectiveness of programs; selects new materials and weeds old materials; stays current with trends and ensures collection reflects community needs.
- Staffs the circulation desk; assists patrons with check outs and renewals; places holds; responds to account questions; prepares library cards.
- Provides customer service to library patrons of all ages, including children and teens; assists with informational questions, readers' advisory, and circulation needs; answers reference questions; assists patrons needing computer help.
- Creates attractive and informative exhibits and displays; submits publicity information for programs, events, and informational items; shares information and coordinates activities with other District departments and specialists.
- Please review our Youth Services Coordinator job description for more information.
Education and Experience
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. The following education and experience is required:
- Relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of four (4) years of education and experience, and;
- Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience educating children and/or working with youth development programs or initiatives.
Additionally, the following is preferred:
- Experience working in a library
- Experience working with teens
- Bilingual in Spanish or another language
Garfield County Libraries provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://gcpld.isolvedhire.com/jobs/544742-89234.html
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Medical, dental, vision; employer contribution to retirement account; paid vacation, sick, and holidays
Additional Info & Requirements
4 years of relevant experience working with children or youth.
The Community
The town of Carbondale is nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at an altitude of 6,171 feet. World class ski resorts, including Aspen, Snowmass and Sunlight, are located within 45 miles of this charming community. Carbondale residents enjoy a lively arts and music community, great dining, community gatherings and a wide range of economic, social and philosophical viewpoints.
Denver, the Mile High City, is 170 miles to the east of Carbondale and offers a wide variety of entertainment & sporting events, restaurants, shopping and is home to Denver International Airport.
Garfield County encompasses a geographical area of almost 3,000 square miles of which approximately 60% is federal public lands, and the furthest towns are 60 miles apart from each other. The population density is 19 people per square mile.
Our communities are located in beautiful valleys surrounded by high mountain desert, snowy Rocky Mountains, and several amazing tributaries of the Colorado River. A big reason people choose to live in Garfield County is the abundance of outdoor activities, including biking, skiing, soaking in hot springs, fishing, camping, and more.
HR Info
Kim Owens, Human Resources Manager
970-625-4270