Teen Services & Youth Programming Librarian Job Middletown area,Rhode Island USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Middletown, RI

Job :461

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MIDDLETOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY POSITION DESCRIPTION

TITLE:

Teen Services & Youth Programming Librarian

REPORTS TO:

Youth Services Librarian Department Head
SUPERVISES:
GRADE CLASSIFICATION:
Level 5 / Middletown Public Library Employees Association / NEARI

WORK SCHEDULE:

Full time 35 hours per week – 5 days a week, including a mix of opening and
closing shifts, as well as an every other Friday and every other Saturday schedule on an A/B
week rotation, unless agreed otherwise. If/when the library is open on Sundays, the schedule
will include one Sunday a month.

SALARY:
In accordance with established pay scale – $32 an hour to start, and full benefits package
including paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, and medical plan.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Teen Services & Youth Programming Librarian is a professional librarian with primary responsibility for teen services and the Teen Center. Under the supervision of the Youth Services Librarian Department Head, this position develops services, programs, and opportunities that respond to the interests and needs of teens; participates in programming for children and families; and works collaboratively with the Youth Services team to provide engaging services for young people and their caregivers.

The position builds relationships with schools and community organizations and works across departments to develop and deliver major library-wide programs for all ages.

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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Assess community needs and develop, coordinate, and evaluate programs and services for teens, children, and families aligned with community interests and the library's strategic goals.

Work collaboratively with Youth Services staff to implement programs and services, including scheduling, setup, delivery, and coordination of promotion with the Marketing & Outreach Associate. Collaborate with staff across departments to develop and deliver major library-wide programs for all ages.

Oversee the Teen Center, including space management, safety procedures, staff training, and development of programs and services utilizing the space. Develop opportunities for teen engagement and leadership, including coordinating a Teen Advisory Board and teen volunteer opportunities.

Develop and maintain partnerships with schools, educators, youth-serving organizations, and community groups; represent the library at school visits, community events, meetings, and other outreach opportunities; identify new opportunities to expand access to library services.

Evaluate program effectiveness through attendance, feedback, and data analysis, and adjust offerings accordingly.

Design programs that incorporate the interests of teens and children (e.g., STEAM, creative arts, technology, literacy) and expand offerings based on community demand and staff expertise.

Stay current with trends in teen services, youth programming, community engagement, and public library practice.

Participate in library-wide promotional efforts, including contributing to social media, newsletter content, and marketing campaigns as needed. Develop and coordinate promotional materials for youth programs and services, including program listings, flyers, website content, and social media posts, in collaboration with the Marketing & Outreach Associate. Maintain webpages related to teen and youth services.

Work with Youth Services staff to maintain youth areas, including the Teen Center, as welcoming, safe, well-organized, and engaging spaces.

Provide public service support to patrons of all ages, including reference and reader’s advisory, proctoring, notary services, and assistance with computers, devices, printing, and digital resources. Provide coverage at any service desk as needed or…