Recruiter/Contact:
Fern Smenyak, Director of Human Resources, P.O. Box 5106, 100 Pocono
Rd., Brookfield, CT 06804. Fax: 203-775-4068. Email: fsmenyak@brookfieldct.gov.
Job Level & Rate: $52,000 - $58,000 - Based on Experience
Apply to the recruiter/contact listed above. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Job Description: The Youth Services Librarian will be responsible for
providing a variety of library services for youth, primarily ages 11-19,
planning, promoting and implementing programs, services and acquiring
resources, as well as coordinating with and assisting in other areas of
the library. Coordinate the planning and implementation of library
programs for youth. Select materials for acquisition and maintain
collection for ages 11-19. Manage the writing, editing, and preparation
of communications regarding library programs for release to the media
and public. Prepare materials for special projects for the Director.
Increase use of the library and its resources by researching community’s
library needs, analyze results, and recommending applications and
services to meet those needs. Establish a cooperative relationship with
other town organizations and local schools. Develop and conduct programs
for youth and parents, while encouraging reading, viewing, and
listening skills, and the use of library facilities and materials. Serve
on the Library Leadership Team. Stay up-to-date by attending
conferences and workshops as allowed by budgetary constraints,
participate in professional organizations and roundtables. Perform other
related duties as required. A full job description is available at the
Library or Human Resources Department. Submit resume/and or application
to the above listed office. Applications/Resumes must be received by November 11, 2022.
Equal Opportunity Employer. A full job description is available at
the Library or Human Resources Department. Submit resume/and or
application to the above listed office or complete the Town of
Brookfield’s online application.
Work Week: 35 hours per week
Education Required: MLS from an ALA accredited library school required.
Skills Required:
Excellent organizational, communication, writing and technology
skills. Graphic design ability as it relates to creating press releases
and flyers, etc. to promote the library. Ability to interact
professionally with multiple levels of the general
public.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made
to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to sit or stand for extended periods of time to view
& operate computer equipment. The employee
is required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop and kneel. The employee
is frequently required to reach with hands and arms. The employee must
occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include vision,
distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.