Youth Services Librarian

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Arlington County requires all applicants to thoroughly complete each section of the application, including prior job responsibilities, duties, and supplemental questions. While you may attach a resume, it will not replace a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Arlington Public Library is seeking a creative and community-focused Youth Services Librarian to serve children and families at the Cherrydale Library. This role is responsible for planning and delivering engaging programs for children from birth through high school, overseeing the youth collection, and building meaningful relationships with community partners such as local schools and childcare providers. This position also supports library operations by performing Librarian-In-Charge duties when needed and helping to manage volunteers, outreach events, and day-to-day branch activities.

Specific duties include:

• Coordinating and developing youth programs such as storytimes, book talks, special events and book discussion groups;
• Promoting library services to local schools, preschools, and childcare facilities, including offsite outreach which may involve driving a County vehicle;
• Providing reference and reader’s advisory services to children, teens, and caregivers from diverse backgrounds;
• Assisting with branch oversight in the absence of a supervisor, including staffing, security, and administrative reports;
• Recruiting and coordinating teen and youth volunteers to support library services; and
• Participating in the system-wide Youth Services Team and other collaborative library teams.

The ideal candidate will be a dynamic public services professional with a passion for youth literacy and engagement. They will bring experience creating inclusive and impactful youth programming, building partnerships in the community, and working effectively with families, educators, and volunteers. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA accredited college or university; and
• Employees may be hired up to the senior level which requires significant experience, or may be hired at lower levels which requires considerable experience at the journey level and some experience at the entry level.

Desirable: Preference may be given to applicants with one or more of the following:

• Experience working as a Youth Services Librarian;
• Experience providing public-facing customer service;
• Experience planning, managing, and scheduling the work of others; 
• Knowledge of early literacy development and child development principles; and/ or
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Background Check: A pre-employment criminal records check will be conducted. It will include checks of the following: criminal record, driving record, education, professional licensure, and credit history. You will be required to sign a release authorizing the County to obtain your background information.

Driver’s License: The applicant must possess, or obtain by the time of appointment, a valid motor vehicle operator's licenses from the applicant's place of residence or the applicant must have the ability and willingness to use alternative methods of transportation to perform assigned duties and responsibilities at locations other than the primary worksite. If the applicant possesses or acquires a license, the applicant must authorize Arlington County to obtain, or the applicant must provide copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment is contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record.

Please complete each section of the application including the supplemental questions. Your responses to the supplemental questions are required because they provide us with specific information necessary to evaluate your qualifications for this position. These responses are considered part of the selection process. A resume may be attached; however, it will not substitute for a completed application. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please do not write "see resume" as a response to the questions.
 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Work Hours and location: Full-time, 40 hours per week including a regular Saturday and Sunday rotation.

The pay range listed above is effective July 1, 2026.
 

Physical Requirements: Must be able to push heavy book carts, lift 25 lbs., and stand for extended periods of time.

This position is a part of an alternative pay program that includes career path and pay-for-performance elements and an extended salary ceiling. Entry level within the band is based on a review of qualifications and experience. Pay potential will be based on performance and employee development.

This position is eligible for County government employee benefits that include health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter transportation subsidies, tuition reimbursement, as well as a generous retirement plan.

For more information on Arlington County’s generous benefits and retirement plan, click here.

Arlington County is committed to advancing diversity, equity, access, and inclusion across all our services, activities, and programs. Learn more about our commitment.

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