Company Overview
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Role Overview
Join [$COMPANY_NAME] as an Assistant Youth Services Librarian and ignite a lifelong love of reading and learning in children and teens. In this early-career role you’ll co-design and deliver dynamic story-times, STEAM workshops, and digital literacy programs while leveraging our Koha ILS, Springy CMS, and Canva for eye-catching marketing materials. You’ll gain hands-on experience with collection development, readers’ advisory, and community outreach—perfect for building a portfolio that propels you toward senior youth librarian positions.
Responsibilities
- Plan and execute weekly early-literacy story-times, tween book clubs, and teen maker-space sessions that align with ECRR2 best practices and YALSA guidelines
- Use Koha and CollectionHQ to maintain accurate holdings, generate weeding lists, and analyze circulation trends for youth print and digital collections
- Create engaging promotional content—including Canva flyers, TikTok book talks, and Beanstack reading challenges—to boost program attendance by 20 % year-over-year
- Provide reference and readers’ advisory services to youth and caregivers across multiple formats (print, eBook, audiobook, database, VR)
- Assist in writing LSTA and local foundation grant proposals to fund innovative youth services initiatives
- Maintain a safe, inclusive space by enforcing library policies and applying trauma-informed, positive-youth-development techniques
- Compile monthly impact reports using Google Data Studio and present findings to the Head of Youth Services for strategic planning
Required and Preferred Qualifications
Required:
- MLS/MLIS (in progress or completed) from an ALA-accredited program, or Bachelor’s degree with current enrollment in an MLS/MLIS program
- 6+ months of paid or volunteer experience working with children or teens in libraries, schools, museums, or youth nonprofits
- Familiarity with basic cataloging standards (RDA, MARC) and youth literature genres
- Ability to pass state-mandated background check for youth services work
Preferred:
- Coursework in children’s/young-adult literature, early literacy, or child development
- Experience using Kahoot, Scratch, or LEGO Education robotics kits
- Bilingual fluency (Spanish, ASL, or other community language)
- Knowledge of WCAG 2.1 accessibility standards and assistive technologies
Technical Skills and Relevant Technologies
- Integrated Library Systems: Koha, Sierra, or Polaris
- Discovery layers: OverDrive Libby, hoopla, cloudLibrary
- Office 365, Google Workspace, and basic spreadsheet formulas for data analysis
- Canva, Adobe Express, or similar design tools for marketing collateral
- Social media scheduling (Hootsuite, Buffer) and basic video editing (CapCut, iMovie)
Soft Skills and Cultural Fit
- Genuine enthusiasm for youth empowerment and intellectual freedom
- Adaptability—comfortable pivoting from toddler sensory play to teen 3-D printing in the same afternoon
- Collaborative spirit: co-teach with local schools, parks, and nonprofits to extend library reach
- Patience and empathy when serving neurodiverse youth and families experiencing housing insecurity
- Commitment to anti-racism and inclusive programming that reflects our diverse community
Benefits and Perks
Salary range: [$SALARY_RANGE]
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)-eligible employer
- Full medical, dental, and vision coverage; mental-health counseling sessions
- 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 11 paid holidays—plus paid time off for professional conferences like ALA Annual and YALSA Symposium
- $1,500 annual professional-development stipend for courses, webinars, and certificate programs
- Free county-wide gym membership and discounted museum passes
- Nominal annual book budget so you can stay current with youth publishing trends
Equal Opportunity Statement
[$COMPANY_NAME] is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We enthusiastically welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the hiring process, let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
Location
This position is hybrid, based in [$COMPANY_LOCATION], with the flexibility to work remotely up to two days per week for planning and virtual programming.
Don’t meet every single requirement? Studies show that women and underrepresented groups are less likely to apply unless they tick every box. If you’re excited about nurturing the next generation of readers and learners, we encourage you to apply—your unique perspective may be exactly what our community needs.
