Librarian II/Youth Services position #117000063
Cumberland County Public Library
North Regional branch
Join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of children, teens, and families throughout Cumberland County! As a Librarian II in Youth Services, you will inspire a love of reading and learning by providing outstanding reference assistance, readers’ advisory services, and engaging programs for youth from birth through grade 12. This dynamic leadership role offers the opportunity to supervise and mentor staff, develop innovative services, and help shape programs that meet the evolving needs of our community. If you are passionate about youth development, customer service, and creating meaningful library experiences, we encourage you to apply and become part of a team dedicated to enriching lives through knowledge, creativity, and connection.
Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates Youth Services staff to ensure high-quality customer service and adherence to library policies and procedures
Participates in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, and development of Youth Services personnel
Provides reference assistance, readers’ advisory, and information services to children, teens, parents, caregivers, and educators
Assists customers with technology-related questions and promotes the use of library resources and digital services
Serves as acting branch supervisor in the absence of the Branch Manager, providing operational oversight and staff support
Develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates engaging, age-appropriate programs for youth from birth through grade 12
Plans and maintains a comprehensive schedule of library and outreach programs designed to meet the educational, informational, and recreational needs of youth and their caregivers- Promotes Youth Services programs and resources through community outreach activities, including school visits, childcare center visits, informational fairs, and partnership events
Builds and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations, schools, and agencies that serve children and families
Cumberland County offers a generous benefit plan including a Government Retirement Plan, 13 paid holidays per year and an Employee Wellness Center Clinic. To see more information about the benefits offered to employees look here
Experience in providing services to youth is preferred.
Driving is an essential function of this classification. Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License within sixty (60) days of employment and maintain license with an acceptable driving record.
This position involves working with juveniles less than 18 years of age and may be required to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) in accordance with Session Law 2025-16.
Background check with local law enforcement agency required.
Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment for any position with Cumberland County shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.
Cumberland County, located in the heart of North Carolina, offers a mixture of cultural diversity and southern hospitality. In addition to a dynamic award-winning library system, Winner of the National Medal for Museum and Library Service, our area has a beautiful climate, cultural activities, dining and shopping, recreation, golf, and nightlife.
External Job Ad
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cumberlandcountync/jobs/5365476/librarian-ii-youth-services-pos117000063
Website
https://www.cumberlandcountync.gov/departments/library-group/library
Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cumberlandcountync
Cumberland County Human Resources Department, Amanda Turnmire (910) 323-6101