Monday, August 05, 2024

Youth Services Librarian - Hagaman Library, East Haven

 Description: Due to a staff retirement, Hagaman Library seeks a Full-Time Youth Services Librarian to join our team! This is a non-exempt, professional staff position, encompassing administrative duties and daily, hands-on public service. The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for planning and implementing programs, services, and outreach for families and children, birth through age 12, as well as curating a collection of fiction, nonfiction, audio visual, and physical materials for families and children. Requires extensive knowledge and experience with youth literature and youth programming, and comfort working with children. Above all, makes families feel welcome, and invited to experience all the library has to offer.

Schedule: This is a full-time, 35 hour per week position, with a variable schedule; night and weekend hours may be required

Compensation & Other Benefits: $27.26 – 36.33 per hour; benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and retirement contribution

Qualifications: MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited program, students in an MLIS program considered. Experience working with children and valid driver’s license required. Experience in public libraries, with automated library systems, customer service, and supervisory experience preferred.

To Apply: Please see the full job description on the library's website. Cover letter, resume, and application for employment can be sent to the Library Director, Sarah Mallory, at smallory@biblio.org. Subject Line: Youth Services Librarian