Job Description
Youth Services Coordinator
Reports to Executive Director; annually reviewed by Executive Director
Supervision: Library Volunteers
Fair Labor Standards Act: FLSA Exempt, Professional Full Time
Starting Salary Range: $47,500 - $50,000
Scope of Job:
The Youth Services Coordinator leads the Library’s services to youth and families. The Coordinator curates and develops the youth collection of books, audiobooks, movies, games, learning manipulatives and digital resources. The Coordinator plans and coordinates the Library’s youth programming lineup, including weekly recurring events, special events, take and make kits, and a robust Summer Reading program. The Coordinator acts as the liaison to the community’s public, private and home schools, as well as to community youth organizations including the Boys and Girls Club and the Chaffee County Early Literacy Council.
The Coordinator works cooperatively with the Director, Adult Services Coordinator, Cataloging Technician, and Marketing Specialist; cooperates with the Executive Director to develop or revise policy, plan the annual budget, and maintain the building, equipment and grounds as they pertain to youth services; and seeks and builds partnerships with community agencies and businesses to promote the mission and use of the Library.
Duties and Responsibilities
· Plan, design, and implement enriching programming for youth, both recurring and special events.
· Curate the youth print and media collection, ensuring for a diverse, appealing, and unbiased selection. Maintain an effective ordering schedule, responsibly adhering to budget. Cull the collection regularly.
· Communicate regular updates to frontline staff to ensure promotion and effective delivery of youth services.
· Identify and recommend services and products for the Library.
· Recruit, train, and assign tasks to volunteers to assist with youth programming and collection tasks.
· Promote youth events, services, and collections in regular and special marketing campaigns.
· Conduct community outreach to broaden awareness of library services.
· Track program attendance, circulation, and other data to guide decision making and to identify service needs. Prepare monthly communications and contribute to the annual State Library Report.
· Advise the Director in the planning, development and implementation of youth service priorities and strategic plans.
· Assist the Director in preparation of budget recommendations for youth service needs and special purchases.
· Participate with Director in grant procurement, tracking, and reporting.
· Enforce the library’s policies and procedures, while safeguarding confidential and restricted information.
· Uphold excellence in customer service standards.
· Develop and maintain effective working relationships with community members, presenters, contractors, library vendors and representatives.
· Complete special assignments related to youth services as directed.
· Serve on consortium and other committees as assigned by Director.
· Incorporate strategic plan intended outcomes and strategies in professional goals.
· Provide return on investment services to the taxpayers within the Library District and its guests;
· Facilitate free and equal access to information for all; uphold the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights and patron privacy.
· Keep current in public library trends, services, policies and best practices for youth services and collections.
This employee has the following professional knowledge, skills, and abilities:
• Written and oral communication and presentation skills to address a wide range of audiences.
· Ability to use and manage the library's automated circulation system to provide efficient and effective service to patrons.
• Ability to provide outstanding customer service in person, on the telephone, and via e-mail and other forms of electronic communication.
• Skills in organization, planning, problem solving and decision-making.
• Technology skills, including word processing, spreadsheets, library apps, and online interfaces.
• Ability to develop and implement long- and short-range plans.
• Ability to effectively multitask while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to deal calmly and effectively with a wide range of individuals, in some instances under stressful conditions.
Education and Experience:
• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in library science, early education or related field.
• A minimum of three years of public library experience or public service related field, including early childhood education.
Other Qualifications:
• Schedule may include evenings and weekend hours as needed.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
BVPL offers paid health insurance, paid time off, holiday pay, and retirement pension through PERA.
The Community
The Buena Vista Public Library (Northern Chaffee County Library District) serves the residents and guests of the Town of Buena Vista and the northern portion of Chaffee County, nestled in the Arkansas River Valley, surrounded by picturesque mountains and rock formations. The total service area of 10,000 residents relies on the library as a hub for gathering, entertainment, resources and programming. Buena Vista continues to draw new families, retirees, and remote workers due to its abundance of outdoor opportunity and small town atmosphere.
Website
www.buenavistalibrary.org
HR Info
Send resume, letter of interest, and three professional references to Cecilia LaFrance, Director, clafrance@buenavistalibrary.org.