Teen Services Librarian - Kitsap Regional Library

Teen Services Librarian

Sylvan Way

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 1024-66E

Kitsap Regional Library seeks a highly motivated, innovative and dynamic Teen Librarian for our Port Orchard location. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing excellent library service to tweens and teens (11-17), with an emphasis on outcomes driven, project-based program planning, community engagement, STEM, teen mentorship via intern and volunteer initiatives and relationship building with families and community stakeholders. Knowledge of emerging technologies, education, and trends in youth development and/or libraries are strongly recommended.

Kitsap Regional Library is dedicated to our mission to inspire curiosity and connection. In carrying out this mission, our team is passionate about trying new ideas and never giving less than our best as we creatively serve our customers. We are a learning organization who firmly believes that anyone can be a successful leader.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

This position reports to the Branch Manager. Under limited supervision, the Teen Services Librarian position is responsible for planning, coordinating, and implementing library services, programs, outreach, and education within the library and for the community. This position leads and supports the library's mission, vision and values. Work is performed with significant opportunities for exercising independent judgment and initiative.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Master of Library Science Degree from an American Library Association accredited school and Washington State certification as a librarian or ability to obtain an MLS degree within three months of employment start date. This position is represented by the Washington Public Employees Association / WPEA Local 365. Must have or be able to obtain a driver's license.

*A resume and cover letter are required for all positions and may be uploaded or copy/pasted and submitted with your application.

BENEFITS & SALARY

Employees regularly scheduled 20 or more hours per week are eligible to participate in our medical, dental, vision, basic life, AD&D, long term disability insurance plans, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA), as well as our employee assistance program. Additionally, Librarians earn 25 days of vacation leave, 13 days of sick leave, and 1 personal day each year.

Kitsap Regional Library participates in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). Employees are automatically eligible for the plan if they work a minimum of 16.25 hours per week (or 70 hour per month) during five months per year for two consecutive years.

The full compensation range for this position is $67,728-$93,751 per year. Offers to new employees are expected to be between $67,728 and $76,228 depending on required and relevant experience and in alignment with internal equity.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Any of the following duties may be performed. These examples are representative and do not include all specific tasks an incumbent may be expected to perform:

DUTIES:

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of professional library principles, research expertise, reader's advisory, outreach and presentation skills.
• Demonstrates skill in mentoring all levels of library employees by communicating the mission, vision and values of the organization in a compelling and inspiring way, modeling desired behaviors, and providing an encouraging environment through ongoing interactions, coaching, teaching and role modeling.
• Presents programs and/or classes and events for youth audiences so that they educate, inform and inspire.
• Plans, implements and evaluates library programs and services which fulfill the diverse academic and personal needs of local youth and their caregivers.
• Instructs youth and caregivers in information gathering, research skills and information literacy skills.
• Establishes liaisons with various organizations within the community through partnerships, presentations and embedded librarianship in order to promote library services for youth.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize youth and activities through project management.
• Continuously seek out emerging trends in education and youth development that have the capacity to inform and direct library collections, services and programs for youths.
• Embraces innovation and experimentation. Recommends thoughtful change to help the library stay relevant and vital.
• Works with branch and service center staff on evaluating collections for weeding, replacements and reallocations as necessary.
• Maintains special collections.
• Keeps current with library trends and emerging technologies by attending conferences and participating in professional organizations and committees.
• May assist in the preparation of grant applications or other funding requests.
• May author professional articles for publication.
• Assumes responsibility for the operation of the branch in the absence of a manager. May be responsible for supervision of staff and/or projects.
• Performs additional duties as assigned including serving on task forces, committees, etc.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
• Knowledge of program management; ability to plan, organize, direct and administer a major library service program or collection.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, patrons, user groups, community organizations, volunteer groups and to serve the public courteously.
• Ability to recognize and set priorities, and to use initiative and independent judgment in a variety of situations.
• Ability to learn and stay current with emerging technology, including digital media.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, perform required data entry proficiently and utilize computer software and specialized programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to demonstrate professional level public speaking skills.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including evenings and weekends.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a staff member to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the incumbent is required to:

• (CONTINUOUS) seeing, talking, hearing and manual dexterity.
• (FREQUENT) sitting for long periods of time, walking, standing, grasping, keyboarding and repetitive motion of hands/wrists.
• (OCCASIONAL) kneeling, stooping, reaching, bending, crouching, twisting and squatting.
• Requires the ability to lift, push, pull and carrying objects weighing up to 10 pounds and, occasionally, up to 25 pounds. Work is mainly performed indoors under office-type conditions. Certain librarian positions may be required to operate an automobile.

LIBRARY EXPECTATIONS

Listed below are expectations of all library employees:

• Excellent customer service for patrons and co-workers.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Library's principles of intellectual freedom.
• Knowledge and support of Kitsap Regional Library's policies and procedures.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing information, technology, work procedures and library services.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in dealing with patron and/or employee records.

SCHEDULE

This is a full-time, exempt position scheduled for 40 hours per week. Schedules are subject to change to meet the needs of the library. The anticipated schedule for this position is Tuesday through Saturday.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply for this position and future positions, please visit our website at KRL.org and select "Careers" located at the bottom of the page. This position is open to current employees, volunteers and the general public and will remain open through November 19th, 2024.

Kitsap Regional is committed to developing a barrier-free recruitment process and work environment. If you require any accommodation, please email us at jobs@krl.org and we'll work with you to meet your accessibility needs.