Hartford
Public Library is nationally recognized for its wide range of
initiatives including immigration services, employment assistance,
school partnerships and youth leadership training. Now celebrating its
127th year, Hartford Public Library remains at the forefront of
redefining the urban library experience in the 21st Century with
services designed for and by a diverse and dynamic city and region. With
seven locations throughout the city, HPL is the catalyst for
opportunities in education, civic engagement, intellectual enrichment
and cultural development for tens of thousands of children, youth and
adults every year. www.hplct.org
Reporting to the Director of Public Services, the Assistant Director of
Youth and Family Services oversees all aspects of service delivery for
youth from birth through age 19 and their families. Responsibilities include:
Service Delivery:
System wide support of the Library’s strategic initiatives for
effective execution of programs and services in literacy, STEM, life
skills, and the arts. Takes the lead in establishing ideas and supports
for a variety of programs for youth and families as well as family
engagement programs. Assists with preparation, implementation and
evaluation of grants. Partners with the youth and family services
department to maintain partnerships and collaborations with public
schools, community agencies, organizations and institutions that work to
create successful youth and families. Provides outreach to
youth-serving city agencies, schools and organizations. Participates in
community activities and maintains contact with local officials,
organizations, and library customers in order to fulfill the library’s
strategic plan.
Employee Supervision and Leadership:
Supervise full and part time staff. Provide leadership, support and
professional development for youth services staff across the system.
Oversight of scheduling to support staffing levels for youth services
system wide. Work with the Branch Managers to ensure effective youth
services delivery at all locations. Manager in charge
responsibilities/back up when needed.
Outreach: Participates
in community meetings and activities and collaborates with public
private schools and other educational institutions and city agencies.
Promotes and solidifies the Library’s role in the community,
collaboration understood as key to positive results. Takes a lead role
in execution of the Boundless Partnership with Hartford Public Schools.
Collections/Reports/Fiscal Responsibility:
Orders and promotes children’s materials (print and media) for library
system and provides readers advisory. Oversight of collections to
include development and evaluation for young children, teens and parents
print, non-print and online content. Analyzes statistics and prepares
system wide quarterly and statistical reports monthly and annually to
Direct of Public Services. Manages youth collections and programming
budgets.
Required: Master’s in Library Science
or Master’s in Library Information Science from ALA accredited
institution required. At least 5 years’ experience working in a library
setting with youth and teens. At least 3 years’ supervisory experience.
Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with customers, staff, community partners and city
agencies. Demonstrates experience in children’s literature, early and
childhood literacy and various types of informational materials.
Demonstrates experience in collection development principles practices.
Experience managing projects including budget and grants management.
Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have strong
organizational and priority setting skill. Strong commitment to
consistent excellent customer service to a diverse population. Ability
to work independently and in a team environment.
Preferred:
Second language preferred. Solid working knowledge of current and
emerging technologies, youth program assessment tools, Google Docs and
Asana.
To Apply: Please email resume and cover
letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference “Assistant Director of Youth
and Family Services” in the subject line of your email. Resumes will
only be accepted by email.
Hartford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
