Yuma County - Youth Services Manager
Location: USA - AZ - Yuma
YUMA COUNTYCOUNTYRECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Youth Services Manager
Department: Library District
Classification: Exempt, Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation
Salary: $45,469 - $51,444/yr. DOE
Grade: 266
Close Date: Open Until Filled
THE COUNTY OF YUMA DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF RACE, COLOR, NATIONAL ORIGIN, SEX, RELIGION, AGE OR DISABILITY
NATURE OF WORK
Under general supervision performs professional library work of moderate difficulty in the management of the youth services division; performs related work as required or assigned.
EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION
A Master’s degree in library science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university and two (2) years of experience in youth services in a library environment; or any combination of education, training, and experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position. Special requirements: Must possess and maintain a valid Arizona driver’s license. The Supplemental Form is mandatory and it must be completed along with the Yuma County application.
The above information is intended to describe the general nature of this position and is not to be considered a complete statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.
**NOTE**
Reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant” with a disability to participate in any stage of the recruitment process. Requests for accommodation must be made through the Yuma County Human Resources Department in advance of the event, or as soon as practical, so that necessary arrangements can be made. (928) 373-1013 OR TDD (928) 373-1013
EXAMPLES OF WORK
(Illustrative Only) Manages youth services division including planning and implementation of children’s programs; participates in hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating staff; submits budget requests and administers operational supplies for the division; responsible for report writing and division statistics; participates in meetings and activities with outside agencies and organizations; organizes and supervises youth programs such as story times, puppet shows, craft programs, special interest speakers, and large annual events and festivals; plans and implements workshops for public and staff; responsible for collection development and book selection; compiles bibliographies; plans and conducts tours, speeches to groups, and special programs for public and private schools; acts as advisor on youth services to the library district’s branch libraries; regular and reliable attendance is required.
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of modern librarianship; youth psychology relating to public library services; library information tools including print resources and computer databases; children’s and young adult authors, materials, and selection tools; children and young adult reader interest levels; principles and practices of supervision.
Skill in: Computer operations and automated systems; providing effective customer-oriented service; providing instruction in the use of computer and print information resources; conducting research using computerized databases and the internet; supervising the work of others; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public; communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
EOE/AA/ADAAA/M/F/V/D
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