Librarian III; Youth and Family Services

APPLICATION ACCEPTED FROM: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

DIVISION / SECTION: Systemwide Programs / Youth and Family Services

WORKDAY &

HOURS:

Monday - Sunday, 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM
*** subject to change***

The Houston Public Library (HPL) seeks a customer-service driven, creative, and energetic librarian with a passion for programming for youth, the ability to inspire staff, and a passion for serving as a hands‑on and highly engaged Librarian III in the Youth and Family Services Department located in the Central Library. Working with the Youth and Family Services leadership team, this position will be responsible for assisting with the brainstorming, planning, and executing of signature events, as well as maintaining relationships with current community performers/vendors as well as cultivating new relationships with community organizations that provides programming for youth.

• Plans and implements new services, programs, and models to better meet the needs of teen (13-18) customers.
• Participates in the allocation of assigned budget and monitors expenditures.
• Prepares statistical and narrative reports for management presentation.
• Assists Youth and Family Services team brainstorm, plan and execute large-scale signature events, systemwide events and special programs and projects such as Summer Reading, etc.
• Maintains and establishes new teen and family focused partnerships to meet identified needs and to further teen and family programming and services within the city.
• Serves as a liaison for Youth and Family Services with community groups focused on teens.
• Communicate and collaborate with Neighborhood Locations about community programs or events via Youth Managers to assure HPL representation at community activities. May also serve as consultant to other libraries.
• Assists with the hiring and training, inspiring, and guiding of library youth staff.
• Able to work some evenings and weekends for signature events and author programming.
• Stays abreast of developments, changes, and trends in the field of library services as it relates to children (0-12), tween/teens (ages 13-18) and family services.
• Assist with the administration of grants and grant programs.
• Performing other administrative duties and projects as assigned.

• Take initiative to creatively solve problems and possess sound decision‑making skills.
• Be able to develop effective working relationships in a large urban library environment.
• Possess demonstrated leadership skills.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Be at ease multitasking in a fast‑paced public service setting.
• Enjoy interacting with people of all ages from diverse backgrounds.

The position occasionally requires stooping or bending. Occasional very light lifting, such as three or four reams of papers or books (up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight) may be required. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions. Requires the ability to make simple gross motor responses within large tolerances.

Requires Masters of Library Science degree from a school accredited by the American Library Association.

Three years of library experience are required, including one of the years with lead or supervisory experience.

May require a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving AP 2-2.

• Experience in program management and supervision
• Ability to plan and organize work and skilled at prioritization
• Strong interpersonal skills and the…