Thursday, July 22, 2021

Head of Youth Services - Plainville Public Library, CT

Head of Youth Services - Plainville Public Library. The Town of Plainville is currently seeking a full-time Head of Youth Services in the Plainville Public Library. This position is a full time, non-union position with a 35 hours per week work schedule, including one weekly evening shift and one weekend shift per month from September through June. Salary to commensurate with experience ($55-60K per year); generous benefits package.
     Duties for this position include training, supervising, and scheduling Youth Services Department staff; preparing the budget for the Youth Services Department; overseeing the collection and management of materials for children and teens; providing reference services; administering publicity and public relations; monthly reporting on department activity; and library outreach.
     Qualifications include master’s degree in library and information studies (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA- accredited institution. Minimum of three (3) years of experience in professional library work and at least one year (1) of supervisory experience. Please do not apply without these qualifications.
     Applications are available in the Human Resources Department, Room 300, Municipal Center, One Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062 or on our website at www.plainvillect.com. Application, cover letter, and resume can be mailed to the address above, or emailed to humanresources@plainville-ct.gov. Deadline to apply is August 5, 2021, at 4:00 pm, or until the position is filled.