Youth & Young Adult Services Manager
We’re looking for a talented and creative leader who is passionate about connecting children and families to the Library and nurturing a talented and collaborative staff.
This position leads a team of three full-time librarians (including one FT Assistant Manager), one part-time librarian, and three paraprofessional staff members. The ideal candidate will have experience supporting staff, fostering innovation, and bringing the Library out into the community.
Position Responsibilities
- Plan and measure the department’s delivery of reference and readers’ advisory services, collection development, programming, progress on strategic plan
- Hire, train, evaluate and coordinate the work of staff delivering these services
- Manage department budgets
- Work directly with patrons, providing exceptional reference and RA service
- Participate in outreach events and present youth programming
- Create and manage relationships with other groups serving youth
- Contribute to the Library’s active Management Team—working with the Library’s Board, Administration, and other department managers to plan and execute innovative programs and services for our patrons
Full job description available here.
Qualifications
- MLS or MLIS from an ALA accredited graduate school
- Five years experience in a public service position, preferably in a public library
- Two years supervisory experience, or comparable responsibility
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide excellent customer service
Salary: $62,000 — $78,000, DOQ.
Benefits:
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
- Paid vacation, holiday, sick and personal time
- Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (Pension Plan and Disability Benefits)
- Tuition reimbursement, training and professional development opportunities
Preference given to applications received by June 10, 2025.
Please send resume and letter of interest to:
Karen Keefe, Executive Director