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Full-Time Youth Services Coordinator – LaGrange Association Library

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Full-Time Youth Services Coordinator – LaGrange Association Library

August 23, 2023 Posted by Moshe Siegel
  • Full Time
  • Lagrangeville, NY 12540
  • Posted 1 month ago
  • $21 per hour USD / Year
LaGrange Association Library

LaGrange Association Library

The LaGrange Association Library in beautiful Dutchess County, NY is seeking an energetic and
creative Youth Services Coordinator to provide exceptional children’s services to our
community. Reporting to the Library Director, this individual will join a dedicated staff and be
closely involved with an exciting transition to our upcoming expanded children’s room!

Responsibilities:

  • Develops, coordinates, and implements early literacy story times and a variety of
    programs for infants, toddlers, children through grade 8, families, and local home school
    groups, including crafting, sewing, S.T.E.A.M. learning, and book clubs.
  • Develops and maintains the children’s collection of materials, including purchasing and
    weeding; keeps the Children’s Room neat and organized.
  • Provides reference and readers’ advisory assistance to children and families.
  • Provides outreach to the local schools, day cares, home school groups, and the Town
    Department of Parks & Recreation; represents the Library at annual community events.
  • Coaches the middle school team for the Mid-Hudson Library System annual Battle of the
    Books competition.
  • Works with the Library’s Volunteer Coordinator to utilize teen volunteers for program
    assistance or special projects.
  • Creates children’s program fliers and other promotional materials.
  • Identifies opportunities to secure grants for programs and collections; writes grant
    proposals.
  • Helps maintain the Library’s social media presence.
  • Maintains calendar of events and program statistics.
  • Maintains departmental programming and collection development budget.
  • Maintains awareness of current trends in children’s literature, child development, and
    technology.
  • Attends workshops, training sessions, and conferences pertinent to job duties.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

  • Knowledge of children’s literature and the role of S.T.E.A.M. and technology in a
    learning environment.
  • Ability to plan and implement programs that involve detail and flexibility.
  • Experience interacting with parents and children and adapting to difficult situations.
    Passion for promoting reading and learning to children of all ages.
  • Ability to work well as part of a team that provides excellent patron services to our
    community.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher or Canva, and in the use of social media
    as a promotional tool.
  • Tact, courtesy, patience, and humor interacting with the staff, public, and teen
    volunteers.

Qualifications/Requirements:
1-3 years of experience working with young children in a library, school or similar setting and a
Bachelor’s degree in library/information science, liberal arts, art, education or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.

Position is 37.5 hours per week including evenings and Saturdays as determined by
programming and outreach needs; $21 per hour with paid vacation, holidays, sick, personal
leave, medical/vision insurance, AFLAC supplemental insurance, Employee Assistance Program,
and optional salary contribution to a 403(b) retirement account.

To Apply: Please send a resume, cover letter and three professional references to:
Mary De Bellis, Library Director at mdebellis@laglib.org with “Youth Services Coordinator
Application” in the subject line.

To apply for this job email your details to mdebellis@laglib.org

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