Head of Youth Services - Fairfield Public Library. Salary: $73,757 - $102,734. Closing Date: December 30, 2017.
Position Definition: Dream…Discover…Innovate…Create…
We are seeking an enthusiastic, creative and experienced leader to
manage the Children’s Department at the Main and Branch Libraries. The
successful candidate will continue to expand upon the outstanding
programs and services offered to our patrons, birth to teen, as well as
their teachers and caregivers. You must be knowledgeable about current
youth and family issues and understand technology trends. You will
attend community meetings and collaborate with outside groups such as
school, town agencies, youth groups and parenting organizations to name a
few. You will be expected to develop partnerships that extend the
library’s reach in the community. The ideal candidate must have
demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of children’s collections
including emerging trends, and a commitment to excellence in customer
service. Management experience is a must as the position requires
supervision of a staff of approximately 20 full and part time workers in
two locations. This position is a member of the Library’s leadership
team and you will take an active role in the implementation of our
Strategic Plan while fostering a positive teamwork atmosphere.
Examples of duties: Direct supervision of Children’s
Service Staff - hires, trains, mentors, manages and maintains all
scheduling for full and part time employees; delivers employee
performance reviews and expectations, along with providing continuous
training for all staff. Proactively develops and executes innovative
programs based on best practice and emerging technologies. Oversees
maintenance of children’s department, including ordering and appearance
of collections within the allocated budget and subsequent reporting on
the use of collections and funds. Collaborates with internal departments
and actively seeks partnerships outside the library with schools,
parents, caregivers and other youth serving agencies. Actively
participates in management team- attends meetings, conferences and
addresses large groups including outreach to major library stakeholders.
Provides references and readers’ advisory services and carries out
additional responsibilities at the request of the Town Librarian.
Required knowledge, skills and abilities: Experience
managing digital collections; communicates effectively verbally and in
writing; enjoys interacting with children, providing reference and
readers’ advisory services; utilizes statistical information to make
informed business decisions. Thorough knowledge and interest in new and
emerging children’s materials and librarian practices with a penchant
for seeking out innovative best practices using new technology.
Significant experience working with budgets; proven leadership and
training with three or more years management experience. Grant writing
is a plus.
Minimum Qualifications: This position requires an MLS
from an American Library Association accredited university along with
3-4 years’ experience working as a professional librarian in Children’s
Services, with a minimum of 3 years of supervisory experience. This is a
full time (35 hours) union position, and includes mandatory one evening
a week and one Saturday a month.
All interested candidates should submit a completed application, along with a cover letter and resume by December 30, 2017
to Town of Fairfield, Human Resources Department, Sullivan Independence
Hall, 725 Old Post Road, Fairfield, CT 06824; (203) 256-3057.