Library Youth Services Supervisor

City of Davenport • Davenport, IA

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About The Position

The Library Youth Services Supervisor plans, organizes, manages, and evaluates the day-to-day operation of the Youth Services department. The position creates, schedules, implements, and evaluates library programming for children, teens, and families; trains, supervises, and evaluates employees; interprets and enforces policy; and selects, organizes, and evaluates youth materials while developing and maintaining the youth collection. The supervisor stays current with youth services practices, participates in community outreach, and serves as person in charge of buildings and operations as needed. As a member of The Library leadership team, the position works cooperatively with administration and supervisors to advance the organization's mission and goals, and performs other duties as assigned.

The supervisor may be scheduled at any library facility or off-site location, including days, nights, and weekends. The role serves as the primary liaison with the Davenport Community School District, provides oversight for distinctive programming within budget, manages youth-services software such as Beanstack and reading challenges, and uses trends and best practices to recommend services. It also supports passive programming and organizes materials and shelving in children's and teen areas.

The Library describes itself as a community hub focused on connecting a diverse community to resources that educate, enrich, and entertain. The position offers a comprehensive benefits package. Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage for a family plan costs $98.61 per month for 2026 and begins on the first day of employment. Starting pay is $33.83 per hour, increasing to $34.68 per hour after six months.

Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited college or university.
• Minimum of three years of professional library experience.
• At least two years of experience serving youth.
• At least two years of supervisory experience.
• Certification with the State Library of Iowa is required upon employment and must be retained throughout employment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues and diverse groups.
• Ability to provide positive, inspiring, and motivating leadership.
• Ability to train, coach, and evaluate employees.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, troubleshoot, and solve problems beyond routine issues.
• Knowledge of youth development and library programs, services, techniques, principles, and trends.
• Knowledge of reference services, readers’ advisory, and materials selection.
• Knowledge of techniques for effectively supervising employees in multiple locations.

Nice To Haves

• Public library experience.
• Coursework and interest in children’s and teen literature.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, and evaluate the day-to-day operation of the Youth Services department.
• Create, schedule, implement, and evaluate library programming for children, teens, and families.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate assigned employees; manage workflow, create team schedules, delegate tasks, and provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Interpret and enforce policies, communicate organizational priorities and decisions, and ensure employee compliance.
• Select, organize, and evaluate youth materials and develop and maintain the youth collection.
• Participate in community outreach and promote materials, events, services, and resources through public appearances and presentations as needed.
• Serve as person in charge of buildings and operations as needed.
• Participate on The Library leadership team and work with administration and supervisors to advance organizational goals and mission.
• Prepare and manage department documentation, procedures, and training manuals.
• Represent The Library at consortium and statewide meetings related to job duties.
• Compile youth services statistics and contribute to reports.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the Davenport Community School District.
• Oversee the creation of distinctive programming within budget, including passive programming opportunities.
• Manage youth-services software, such as Beanstack, and create and implement reading challenges.
• Analyze youth services trends and best practices when making service recommendations.
• Design and organize materials and shelving in children's and teen environments.
• Create a welcoming environment by providing excellent customer service and maintaining public areas.
• Communicate effectively and promptly with colleagues, patrons, stakeholders, and the community.
• Establish positive working relationships and contribute expertise to improve processes, systems, and The Library.
• Maintain confidentiality and assist in interviewing and selection as appropriate.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; family plan costs $98.61 per month for 2026 and coverage starts on the first day of employment.
• Iowa Public Employee’s Retirement Pension plan.
• 457 Deferred Compensation; The City contributes 5% of the employee’s income to the account if the employee contributes at least 1%.
• 14 paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Life insurance.
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Flexible spending accounts.

What This Job Offers

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