The Auburn Public Library is looking for a talented, dynamic, experienced individual to take charge of all of its youth-focused services. The selected individual will be responsible for supervising a team of Library Associates and Senior Library Associates in planning and executing all library services focused on children and teens, including but not limited to programming, collection development, marketing and promotions, and community outreach.
The Auburn Public Library has an extremely engaged and enthusiastic youth userbase, and the selected individual would be tasked with assessing and meeting the needs of this group with various programs such as story times, summer reading events, seasonal/holiday events, and teen advisory meetings, an expanded youth-focused collection of books, movies, music, and digital content, reader’s advisory assistance, computer assistance, and cultivation of warm, welcoming youth-focused areas. This individual would also be part of the library’s management team and would assist the library’s director with developing goals, policies, and the budget for the Auburn Public Library.
This is a full-time (37.5 hours/week) position, which includes one night per week and at least one Saturday per month.
Credentials
The ideal candidate should have an MLS degree from an ALA accredited Library Science program and a minimum of three years of library experience serving children and/or teen populations. Prior experience supervising library staff is preferred.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate must be highly knowledgeable about professional library methods and best practices, particularly those pertaining to children and teens, and must have a demonstrated ability to engage creatively with groups of young people, from babies to older teenagers. They must be knowledgeable about library administration, including collection development, event planning, and budgeting, and be versed in current supervisory practices pertaining to managing and motivating staff. They must be able to manage a diverse and dynamic library staff in a compassionate, collaborative manner. They must be able to maintain focus on completing tasks in the midst of a loud, busy children’s area prone to interruptions and must be able to set priorities accordingly. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are a must, as is a commitment to the highest caliber of patron service.
Starting salary $65,000-$73,000 based on qualifications along with full benefits.
The Town of Auburn is an equal opportunity employer.
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