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 range
$55,000-$60,000/yr, commensurate with experience; generous benefits
package.
Duties for this position include training, supervising,
and scheduling Youth Services Department staff; planning, overseeing,
and implementing programs, events, and storytimes for children and
teens; managing 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 two years (2) of supervisory experience.
Applications are available in the Human Resources Department, Room 300,
Municipal Center, One Central Square, Plainville, CT 06062 or on the Town of Plainville website. Application, cover letter, and resume can be mailed to the address above, or emailed to humanresources@plainville-ct.gov. Deadline to apply is Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 4:00 pm, or until the position is filled.
