Librarian

County of Wake, NC • Apex, NC

1d • $26 - $38 • Onsite

About The Position

Serve Your Community as a Youth Services Librarian at Eva Perry Regional Library in Apex! Engage directly with our youngest Wake County citizens as a Youth Services Librarian, where you'll have the chance to share the magic of the library with the community. From delivering captivating programs, to offering personalized service and working on a service desk, you'll create unforgettable experiences that inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning. Your role will be essential in connecting children and caregivers with the library's resources, fostering relationships and building community.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Librarianship or related field: MLS, MLIS, MIS, ML from an ALA accredited program or NC program
• No specific experience required
• Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in youth services
• One year of professional librarian experience working with children
• Spanish language skills
• Is knowledgeable and enjoys working with children birth through teens and their caregivers
• Is skilled at presenting programs to children
• Excels at providing customer service
• Is energetic, motivated, detail-oriented, and flexible
• Has great technology skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills
• Maintains a knowledge of library trends in Youth Services
• Builds and maintains positive and respectful working relationships

Responsibilities

• Create Engaging Programs: Design and implement dynamic programs for children of all ages to spark curiosity and joy.
• Lead Confidently: Take charge in the absence of the library manager(s) to ensure the smooth operations of the library and be a support and resource for colleagues.
• Collaborate with Passion: Join forces with a dedicated team to brainstorm, plan and execute programs, projects and maintain collections, contributing unique strengths while fostering an environment of support, innovation and shared success.
• Build Strong Community: Work with managers and peers to establish and nurture strong relationships with the community, promote library services and forge relationships that enhance our programs and services. Work directly with the public providing excellent customer service, reference and readers advisory services.

What This Job Offers

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