Head of Youth Services - The Kent Public Library
in Putnam County, NY is seeking an enthusiastic, creative full-time
(35-hours per week) Head of Youth Services to develop and oversee the
Library’s children’s and young adult collections and programs. Will lead
a team including a program coordinator and a story time specialist,
already on staff. Must have a desire to encourage a love of reading and
learning in children and teens.
Specific responsibilities include: Work with the Youth
Team to plan, promote, implement, and evaluate programs for children,
young adults, and families. Maintain and develop the children’s and
young adult collections, selecting, ordering, and processing materials.
Work with local schools to introduce young people to the Library
The candidate must have strong customer service skills
and be able to work with people of all ages and temperaments, especially
with children and young adults, and enjoy working as part of a team.
Must be knowledgeable about current and emerging library technology.
Will ordinarily work Mondays through Fridays, working on occasional
weekends and evenings when needed for special programs.
Minimum qualifications: MLS or MLIS, New York State
Public Librarian's Professional Certificate, and experience working with
children and young adults. Salary between 41,000 and 43,700, depending
on education and experience. Benefits include paid vacation and sick
leave and health insurance.
This is a competitive Civil Service position, and may
be a provisional appointment or a transfer. The Kent Public Library is
an equal opportunity employer.
Please send resume and cover letter to cdonick@Kentlibrary.org, and mention "Head of Youth Services" in the title. First consideration will be given to applicants who respond by June 4.
