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Youth Services Library Coordinator

Boulder Public Library

Main Branch

Application Deadline

Apply By Dec 18th, 2022

Wages

$20.90 to $25.55 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Boulder, CO

Hours

20.00

MLS

Not Required

Minimum Education

Some College

Library Experience

Preferred

Supervisory Experience

Not Required

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Are you passionate about working with families?
Want to make a lasting impact on your community in a dynamic, collaborative work environment?
Does working with children make your heart sing?
Want to live, work, and play in beautiful Boulder, Colorado? 
You might be perfect as our new part-time Library Coordinator for the Boulder Public Library Youth Services team!
We’re looking for someone who is passionate about serving youth and families in Boulder, Colorado. As a Library Coordinator, you’ll exercise your imagination by performing a weekly storytime, serving youth and families with readers' advisory and reference help, creating STEAM programs, and more! If you enjoy a fast-paced work environment that is bustling with activity, you will fit right in at our main branch with our Youth Services Team. 

See job application link for full job description and requirements. 

Additional Info & Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  

Bachelor's degree and a minimum of two years previous library experience or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.  Excellent interpersonal skills. Good organizational skills. Well-developed keyboard skills. Familiarity with personal computers and appropriate software.  Experience with data entry or electronic systems. Experience working with children and teens in a group setting including programming experience. Experience and ability to work effectively and respectfully with people from a variety of backgrounds, ages, and abilities. Ability to work under minimal supervision. Interest, desire and ability to communicate courteously and effectively with and provide services to others, including the public, both in person, by telephone and via email. 

Willingness and flexibility to work a schedule that includes evenings and weekends.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS – In addition to the required minimum qualifications: Spanish language fluency strongly preferred.  Extensive customer service experience. Experience working in a team environment and ability to work independently.  Experience with scheduling, coordinating, contracting, and promoting varied programs, preferably in a library setting.  Experience with Innovative Interfaces, Inc. automated library system.  Ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects over extended periods of time.  Knowledge of library collection development and automated library circulation systems.  

Willingness to take direction and learn a variety of tasks. 

Willingness and ability to take an active role in library programming. 

Knowledge and respect for developmental needs of children from birth through adolescence. 

Knowledge of children's and teen literature. Knowledge of the application of Every Child Ready to Read 2 and early literacy practices to library programming and services. 

Knowledge of and efficient use of a variety of library resources to provide excellent customer service to youth, families, teens and caregivers. 

The Community

The next step in your library career is here in beautiful Boulder, Colorado! Boulder is a progressive community focused on maintaining a high quality of life and promoting sustainability, and an equitable and inclusive workplace. You will find supportive leadership and talented, positive co-workers who value new and different voices on their team.
The City of Boulder is a great place to live, work, grow and play.

With over 300 miles of dedicated bikeways and more than 150 miles of hiking trails, Boulder values active lifestyles and access to nature. Forty-five thousand acres of land provide open space for parks and a green belt around the city.  With world class restaurants and art and music venues, The City of Boulder values diverse culture. 

HR Info

hr@bouldercolorado.gov

Posted Dec 5, 2022