Youth Services Supervisor
About The Position
Inspire, empower, and innovate with us! Are you a creative, community-minded leader with a passion for sparking curiosity and a love of learning in young minds? The Montclair Library in Dumfries, VA, is seeking a visionary Youth Services Supervisor to lead our Youth Services department and shape extraordinary library experiences for children, teens (ages 0–18), and their families. In this pivotal leadership role, you will reimagine youth engagement through groundbreaking programming, impactful community outreach, and exceptional public service. If you are a collaborative champion for literacy, lifelong learning, and youth development ready to make a lasting difference in our community, we would love to welcome you to our team!
Requirements
- Master's degree in library or information science
- 1 year of Public Library experience
Nice To Haves
- Two years of public library experience.
- At least 6 months experience in a leadership, supervisor, or Person in Charge (PIC) role (including volunteer supervisor)
- Experience with budget management, including monitoring expenditures, resource allocation, and providing financial forecasts for departmental services.
- Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating high-impact programming and outreach initiatives for patrons of all ages.
- Excellent customer service skills including policy interpretation, public service, and managing difficult situations
- Experience with collection maintenance
- Knowledge of event management/summer reading tracking platforms.
- Working experience with Microsoft Office
Responsibilities
- Supervise, mentor, and support Youth Services librarians and technicians, actively leading recruitment, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and personnel management.
- Serve as a core member of the branch management team, acting as Person-In-Charge (PIC) one evening per week, on alternating weekends, and as needed.
- Maintain a welcoming and safe environment by interpreting library policies, addressing patron concerns, and enforcing the library Code of Conduct.
- Collaborate with Youth Services staff to plan, design, and deliver engaging programs, classes, and services for youth and families.
- Oversee the Youth Services programming budget, managing orders for supplies and equipment to cultivate inspiring, interactive library spaces.
- Track engagement and impact by collecting programming statistics and preparing monthly departmental reports.
- Provide direct customer service at the integrated service desk, assisting patrons with circulation, reference, technology assistance, and reader’s advisory.
- Build and maintain strategic community partnerships to extend library outreach and visibility.
- Contribute to system-wide Youth Services initiatives, sharing feedback on policies, procedures, services, and future programming.
Benefits
- Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
- 401a and 457 retirement savings plans
- Paid Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave
- Paid Holidays
- Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Plans
- Group Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Career Development Opportunities
- Access to training and career development opportunities
- Membership to the Virginia Library Association
- Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
