Friday, August 07, 2015
Youth and Family Services Director - Hartford Public Library
Hartford Public Library The Youth & Family Services Director is responsible
for the successful delivery of services and programs to families,
children (birth to 13) and young adults throughout the Library; designs
and executes the strategic initiatives to address needs; coordinates
collection development and selects materials for purchase; ensures
effective communication with other departments. This position
acknowledges and accepts the library’s vision, mission and core values,
respects the library’s confidentiality policy and maintains the
integrity of Hartford Public Library. The Youth & Family Services
Director performs professional, managerial, and administrative work of a
highly responsible nature in directing and coordinating the activities
of the library program. With considerable independent judgment,
discretion, and initiative, this position develops youth collections,
plans, and implements services and activities to meet present and
anticipated community needs. This position ensures the highest level of
service is provided by staff to all customers. The incumbent works
closely with the Teen Services Director to ensure a robust continuum of
service to youth from birth to 18 years old. QUALIFICATIONS AND
COMPETENCIES: Masters’ Degree in library science from a school
accredited by the American Library Association is required. Minimum
five to seven years of increasingly responsible leadership experience in
public services, with a concentration in youth and family services is
required. Three to five years of management/supervisory experience is
required. Union environment experience is preferred. Ability to
establish and maintain system-wide collaborations with community
agencies is required. Solid project management skills are required.
Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of modern
library operation and administration. Thorough knowledge of and
background in various types of informational materials in a variety of
formats including electronic. Strong commitment to working within a team
environment is required. Solid working knowledge of all MS Office
suite software is required. Adept at process management; knows how to
organize people and activities. Knowledge of various technologies
including social media is required. Ability to set clear objectives and
measure and monitor process, progress and results, including fiscal
control. Future oriented, can articulate vision of possibilities and
likelihood of their success. Has broad knowledge and perspective.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with
individuals and groups, both professional and non-professional,
co-workers, management personnel, the public and others. Solid written
and verbal communication, listening, organization and priority setting
skills. Strong public relations skills. Ability to provide welcoming
and effective customer service. Ability to work in a fast-paced
environment and juggle multiple priorities. Ability to think quickly,
assess a situation and make a sound decision. Ability to work a varied
schedule inclusive of evenings and weekends. Ability to create clear
and concise reports, and to deliver them orally to a wide variety of
audiences. Valid driver’s license is required. Ability to deal
effectively with elected officials, and other public constituencies.
Full requirements, job description and application are available online
at http://hplct.org/about/job-openings
or Administrative Office, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street,
Hartford, CT 06103. A completed signed application must be received in
order to be considered for this position. Position open until filled.
Hartford Public Library requires a Criminal Background Check and
Pre-employment Drug Testing on applicants who are selected as a finalist
for the position. Applicants will be provided a copy of any positive
drug test results. A criminal record does not necessarily eliminate you
from employment with Hartford Public Library. Each conviction will be
reviewed with respect to the offense, circumstances, seriousness and the
position for which you apply. E.O.E.