Youth Services Assistant Manager; Senior Librarian

Assistant Manager

Arlington County's Public Library is seeking an Assistant Manager to assist the Librarian Supervisor with the daily operations of the Youth Services Department and to manage and coordinate the work of Library Associates.

Specific duties include:

• Planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of employees and volunteers in services provided, enforcing standards, serving on selection panels, and providing training;
• Assisting with the development and implementation of goals for the branch and programs annually;
• Providing service and assistance to children, teens and families as well as planning, preparing, and conducting programs from birth through high school;
• Assigning tasks to associates and helping them resolve non-routine facility and library patron issues;
• Developing and delivering outreach programs and promoting library outreach services for children, teens and families;
• Scheduling staff and planning workflow to ensure adequate coverage; and
• Monitoring and inspecting selected library materials and equipment for replacement, repair, or rearrangement.
• Experience as a hands-on manager, problem solver, and strategic thinker;
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, understand and focus on countywide and systemwide priorities, work successfully within a team, and communicate effectively; and
• An awareness of current trends in public libraries, as well as technology proficiency and innovative thinking.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Experience as a hands-on manager, problem solver, and strategic thinker;
• The ability to manage multiple tasks, understand and focus on countywide and systemwide priorities, work successfully within a team, and communicate effectively; and
• An awareness of current trends in public libraries, as well as technology proficiency and innovative thinking.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Library Science or Library and Information science from an ALA-accredited college or university; and
• Significant experience in a public library with a strong emphasis in youth and teen services, including at least one year of experience as a professional librarian.

Desirables: Preference will be given to applicants with some experience serving as a lead or supervisor and one or more of the following:

• Managing a public library serving a culturally diverse customer population;
• Developing programs and outreach services for children, teens and families in a library setting;
• Working cross-departmentally to collaborate on a major initiative, project, or service; and/or
• Bilingual English/Spanish.

Special Requirements

Cover Letter: As part of this application, please include a cover letter or use the space in the supplemental questionnaire to describe in detail how your training, education and experience has prepared you for this position and how you meet the minimum and desirable qualifications.

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Full-time, 40 hours per week including regular evening and weekend work. Actual work schedule is determined by the needs of the work location; assignment location could change over time. The current vacancy is at the Central Library, 1015 N. Quincy St., Arlington, VA 22201.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs.