Youth Services Assistant Manager (Senior Librarian)

Arlington County VA•Arlington, VA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Arlington County's Public Library is seeking an Assistant Manager to assist the Librarian Supervisor with the daily operations of the Youth Services Department and to manage and coordinate the work of Library Associates. This role involves planning, organizing, and evaluating the work of employees and volunteers, developing and implementing goals, providing direct service and programming for children, teens, and families, and managing outreach efforts. The position also includes assigning tasks, resolving patron issues, scheduling staff, and monitoring library materials and equipment.

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Library Science or Library and Information science from an ALA-accredited college or university.
Significant experience in a public library with a strong emphasis in youth and teen services.
At least one year of experience as a professional librarian.
Experience as a hands-on manager, problem solver, and strategic thinker.
The ability to manage multiple tasks, understand and focus on countywide and systemwide priorities, work successfully within a team, and communicate effectively.
An awareness of current trends in public libraries, as well as technology proficiency and innovative thinking.

Nice To Haves

Some experience serving as a lead or supervisor.
Managing a public library serving a culturally diverse customer population.
Developing programs and outreach services for children, teens and families in a library setting.
Working cross-departmentally to collaborate on a major initiative, project, or service.
Bilingual English/Spanish.

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing, reviewing, and evaluating the work of employees and volunteers in services provided, enforcing standards, serving on selection panels, and providing training.
Assisting with the development and implementation of goals for the branch and programs annually.
Providing service and assistance to children, teens and families as well as planning, preparing, and conducting programs from birth through high school.
Assigning tasks to associates and helping them resolve non-routine facility and library patron issues.
Developing and delivering outreach programs and promoting library outreach services for children, teens and families.
Scheduling staff and planning workflow to ensure adequate coverage.
Monitoring and inspecting selected library materials and equipment for replacement, repair, or rearrangement.