Teen Librarian

The City of Louisville is looking to hire a Teen Librarian. This position is a 32 hour a week role with pro-rated benefits.

The Teen Librarian works under the supervision of the Supervising Librarian of Youth Services. This role performs professional duties in the Youth Services Department. They provide references services, reader’s advisory, instruction, programming, collection development, and circulation functions for teens, as well as outreach services to schools and the community. This position plays a key role in ensuring that services are inclusive, efficient, and aligned with the Library’s commitment to community-centered service.

The Teen Librarian collaborates closely with staff across departments—including Youth Services, Adult Services, Circulation, Communications, and Facilities—to deliver high-quality programs and services. The position also tracks program data, supports community engagement initiatives, and serves as Person In Charge.

Hiring Range: $28.82 to $33.86 hourly

• Designs, plans, and delivers engaging programs for teens and tweens, including cultural, educational, recreational, and technology-focused opportunities.
• Collaborates across Youth Services and Cultural Services to support coordinated, intergenerational, and teen-focused programming and initiatives.
• Develops and maintains strong partnerships with schools, youth-serving organizations, and community partners to expand outreach and increase engagement with teens and tweens.
• Represents the Library at schools, community events, offsite programs, and outreach visits.
• Coordinates teen volunteer and youth leadership opportunities, including the Teen Volunteer Council, and serves as Library liaison to the City’s Youth Advisory Board, creating meaningful opportunities for teens and tweens to shape programs, services, resources, and Cultural Services initiatives.
• Coordinates program logistics, including scheduling, room reservations, equipment, supplies, volunteer support, and event setup.
• Works with Communications and department staff to promote programs, resources, and opportunities and communicate effectively with teens, families, schools, and community partners.
• Develops and promotes collections, reading resources, displays, and other materials that reflect the interests and evolving needs of teen and tween audiences.
• Maintains an evolving knowledge of YA books, media, and trends.
• Tracks attendance, participation, outreach, and demographic data related to teen and tween programs and services.
• Engages with patrons on the Teen Desk and other service points throughout the City.
• Evaluates program and service effectiveness and prepares reports on outcomes, trends, participation, and community impact.
• Assists with managing programming and collection budgets, tracking expenditures, and identifying partnership or funding opportunities.
• Provides guidance and support to staff and volunteers assisting with teen and tween programs, outreach, and services.
• Trains staff and patrons in the use of technology and digital resources related to programs, learning, and library services.
• Acts as Person In Charge on a rotating basis.

• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned in support of the Library and Cultural Services Department.

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent program.
• One (1) to three (3) years of related public library experience.
• Experience working with teens preferred.

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Knowledge of library management methods and practices.
• Creative enthusiasm for working with patrons of all ages.
• Ability to…