Description
Essential Functions:
Lead and oversee the development of Children’s Services staff members. Lead scheduling and implementation of programs and services specific to Children’s Services. Model and inspire commitment towards achieving the library’s vision, mission, and strategies. Promote literacy and learning among children, families, caregivers, teachers, and youth organizations
Develop and implement new ways of engaging the community and non-library users. Motivate and offer mentorship to staff
Provide timely and consistent performance feedback
Identify and monitor staff development and training needs
Embody, interpret, and implement the Library’s organizational culture, values, and priorities. Develop and build an atmosphere of teamwork and camaraderie. Model and encourage internal collaboration with co-workers, departments, and the community. Support a work environment that encourages innovation.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum of five years of progressive Library experience, specifically in Children, Youth and/or Family Services.
Education:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution
Licenses and Certifications:
North Carolina Public Library certification is required or must be obtained within 90 days of employment
Preferred Qualifications:
Demonstrated passion and commitment to education, lifelong learning and solving community challenges
Demonstrated high-energy, highly interpersonal leadership style
Demonstrated ability to create a work environment that embraces change at all levels, and the skills to lead those change processes
Demonstrated effectiveness coaching and developing employees, supervisors, and managers
Salary
$64,490.52 - $80,613.15 / Annually