Job Summary: Plans and implements a wide range of programs and services for teens. Cultivates communication and collaboration with teens, including those with diverse backgrounds and abilities. Engages with community groups and partners who also work with teens. Delivers reference, readers advisory, and technology assistance to library patrons of all ages. Reports to the Head of Adult Reference Services.
Duties:
- Provides exemplary information and reference service to the public at various service points, including regularly scheduled shifts at the Information desk and in the Collaboratory.
- Maintains a diverse range of ongoing programs, workshops, and participatory experiences for teens in grades 6-12 while simultaneously introducing new programs and special events that respond to teen interests.
- Prepares marketing and promotional materials. Tracks program attendance, evaluates program outcomes, and supplies information for department reports.
- Works in conjunction with other staff members to provide engaging volunteer opportunities for high school students.
- Works in close collaboration with members of the library, local schools, and community agencies to coordinate activities and exchange information; plans and implements collaborative programs and projects.
- Develops and maintains the young adult collection in all formats including selection of materials, weeding, creating displays, and collection maintenance, in accordance with WPL’s Collection Development and Maintenance Policy.
- Maintains teen program and collection budget, keeps a record of expenditures, contracts, and check requests.
- Provides information on all subjects to library users in person, by telephone, and via text messaging; assists patrons in their use of online databases, Internet resources, and computer searching.
- Assists patrons with operation and maintenance of library equipment including public computers and printers, wireless printing, 3D printer, scanner, fax machine, microfilm reader, makerspace equipment, and photocopiers.
Please see the full position posting for additional details
Hours: 37.5 hours per week including evenings and weekends in rotation
Benefits & Compensation:
- Salary range is $55,000 – $65,000 depending on qualifications and experience
- 20 vacation days, 12 paid holidays, 4 personal days
- Medical and dental insurance
- Life insurance for employee
- TIAA retirement plan
To apply: To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to humanresources@wallingfordlibrary.org by 5pm on Monday, October 20th, 2025.
