Assistant Branch Manager I - Youth (High Meadows Branch Library)

Harris County (TX) • Houston, TX

357d • $28

About The Position

The Assistant Branch Manager I - Youth at Harris County Public Library (HCPL) is responsible for overseeing library services, particularly focusing on youth programs and community engagement. This role involves planning and implementing various programs to encourage library usage, providing exceptional customer service, and leading literacy initiatives. The position requires collaboration with external stakeholders and direct supervision of assigned staff, ensuring the library meets high operational standards.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Library and Information Studies or a related field from an accredited university or college.
• Consideration will be given to individuals currently pursuing a Master's Degree in Library Science and will be completing the degree within the next four (4) months.
• Two (2) years of library experience working in a variety of roles displaying administrative, supervisory, or leadership skills.
• OR a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with four (4) years of full-time library experience.
• OR an Associate Degree in any field or 60 hours of secondary education credits with seven (7) years of full-time professional library experience.
• OR a High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent with nine (9) years of full-time professional library experience.
• Unofficial copies of transcripts are required along with the application.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with youth.
• Experience with budgeting and financial resource management.
• Bilingual.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates, and promotes youth services and programs, including volunteer programs, summer reading, and other special events.
• Cultivates cooperative relationships with external stakeholders and actively participates in outreach to the community.
• Provides direct supervision and management of the assigned staff; establishes goals and priorities.
• Identifies information needs in the community and presents recommendations to the Branch Manager.
• Supervises the library in the absence of the Branch Manager.
• Develops an engaging and attractive youth library collection through awareness of current youth literature.
• Attends staff meetings, activities, and professional conferences, and actively serves on committees.
• Implements knowledge of current trends in youth services and programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Ten (10) days of vacation each year for the first five (5) years of service
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays and one (1) floating holiday
• Professional development opportunities
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Reimbursement Account
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Retirement Pension (TCDRS)
• Flexible schedule (varies by department)
• Transportation Assistance (Metro RideSponsor Program)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: Master's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees