Children's Supervisor

City of Edinburg • Edinburg, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

The Children's Supervisor organizes and maintains the Children's library collection and programs. The role assists with supervision of employees and volunteers, collection management, budgeting, and long-range planning. It includes conducting library tours, arranging school class visits, planning story times and crafts, and providing information about library programs. The supervisor collaborates with library staff and local organizations to develop programs and services, attends seminars and events to stay current with developments and technologies, and provides customer service and support to library customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• At least one year of library experience in the Children's area.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• Current valid Texas Department of Public Safety Class C driver's license with a satisfactory driving record.
• Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
• Pass a pre-employment drug test administered at the City's expense.
• Pass a complete background investigation.
• Additional education and experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience, may substitute for the stated requirements.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, with excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail, teamwork, and dependability.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.
• Three years of experience in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assist in supervising employees and volunteers.
• Manage and maintain the Children's collection of materials.
• Assist with budgeting and long-range planning.
• Conduct library tours and arrange school class visits.
• Plan story times and crafts.
• Provide information about library programs.
• Collaborate with library staff and local organizations to develop programs and services.
• Attend seminars and events to stay current with developments and technologies.
• Provide assistance, support, and excellent customer service to customers.

Benefits

• Paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Retirement plan with a 7% employee contribution and a City match of 2 to 1
• 100%-paid medical coverage
• 100%-paid dental coverage, with optional dependent coverage
• Workers' compensation
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Healthy lifestyle program
• Access to Active Edinburg fitness centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager