Master of Library Science degree (MLS) with 18 months experience as a MLS professional librarian in a public library.

Equivalent Training:

Master's degree in a related field and four years' experience in a K-12 educational institution or public library youth services department accepted; or Bachelor of  Arts or Bachelor of Science  followed by six years' experience in a  K-12 educational institution or public  library youth services department.

An employee in this position assists the Youth Services Division Manager in system-wide teen and new adult planning and programming; assumes responsibilities for Youth Services in the absence of the Youth Services Division Manager under the guidance of other Division Managers. Develops and implements dynamic system-wide services; coordinates and develops system-wide activities such as the annual Librari-Con, Teen Summer Reading Program, and STEAM programming; develops innovative programs and ensures their replication at various locations; assists with coordination and purchasing of craft kits; encourages the development of programs by other Youth Services staff and facilitates the sharing of programming resources.

·        Coordinates the system-wide Misdemeanor Diversion Program.

·        Leads a team approach by collaborating with staff and community partners to provide engaging and effective workforce development programs for ages 13 to 23; works closely with the library workforce development team leader to achieve this goal; including vocational job fairs.

·        Assists the Youth Services Division Manager in setting agendas for Youth Services Council meetings.

·        Participates in system-wide councils and task forces.

·        Assists in the promotion of teen and new adult services and resources.

·        Prepares and develops bibliographic tools to encourage use of the library's collection and resources.

·        Promotes Youth Services by speaking to teachers and other faculty groups as well as community groups serving, or interested in teens and new adults.

·        Coordinates outreach visits to middle and high schools with other Youth Services staff.

·        Coordinates the sharing of assignment information with library staff to ensure optimum reference assistance for students. In addition, plans and implements outside programming for the emerging adult population.

·        Performs reference assistance to all customers as scheduled.

·        Provides training for Youth Services staff and other staff related to serving youth, ages 13-23; develops resources for on-going training and education related to youth, ages 13-23.

·        Identifies and writes grants for the enhancement of Youth Services.

·        Under the direction of the Youth Services Division Manager, maintains budgets and expenditures as assigned; compiles, prepares, and maintains reports, records, and statistics.

·        Orders teen materials for the library system.

·        Performs other related duties as required or assigned.

·        Pursues professional development by attending workshops, seminars and webinars and by reading professional journals.