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 Courthouse 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:

• Master’s Degree in Library Science or Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university; and
• One (1) year of experience in a Youth Services Librarian role.

Desirable: Preference may be given to candidates with experience in one or more of the following:

• Working with children and youth in a library setting;
• Providing public-facing customer service;
• Planning, managing, or scheduling the work of others;
• 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 license from the applicant's place of residence 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 a copy of the applicant's official state/district driving record. Any offer of employment may be contingent upon a favorable review of the applicant's driving record. The position will have access to a shared County vehicle during work hours.

Additional Information

Work Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week including some evenings and weekends. Assignment location may change over time; current vacancy is at the Courthouse Library.

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

This position is part of an alternative pay program that includes career progression and pay-for-performance components. Entry level within the band is based on qualifications and experience. Future salary growth is based on performance and development.

Your responses to the supplemental questionnaire are considered part of the selection process. Each section of the application must be completed in full; do not enter "see resume." A resume may be attached but does not substitute for the completed application.

This position is eligible for Arlington County’s comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vacation and sick leave, commuter subsidies, tuition reimbursement, and 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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