Position Open: Children’s Department Head, Full-time
(Position open until filled)
The Library is hiring a full-time Children’s Department Head (40 hours per week)
Duties:
● Coordinates, develops, and delivers existing and new Children’s Department programming and outreach activities
● Directs and supervises the operations of the Children’s Department; hires, trains, supervises, schedules, supports, and evaluates staff and volunteers
● Promotes the services, programs, and resources of the Children’s Department
● Manages the development and selection of Children’s Department materials
● Meets regularly with professional staff to coordinate activities, and provide updates regarding the Children’s Department
● Allocates and monitors the Children’s Department budget
● Identifies and applies for grants in support of the Children’s Department
Requirements include:
● MLS and previous experience working in a public library children’s department
● Ability to achieve and maintain Library Certification level three (3) or higher
● Proven high-quality customer service experience
● Excellent communication skills, phone etiquette; fluency in English
● Able to work weekend and evening hours and during school/college calendar breaks
● Ability to work with a diverse patron population
● Ability to work independently and with other Library staff
● Proficiency in and the ability to assist patrons in the use of computers, tablets, mobile devices, apps, and applications; experience with Google Apps (G-Suite) and Microsoft Office
● Detail-oriented
● Project management and strong problem-solving skills
● Physical labor: lifting boxes of books, pushing book carts, bending & stooping, ability to lift and carry at least 25 pounds
Desired Skills:
● Proficiency in languages other than English, including American Sign Language
● Special skills welcomed: musician, puppeteer, artist, etc.
● Familiarity with the West Lafayette community
Salary and Benefits:
● $40,000 minimum commensurate with experience and qualifications
● Benefits include participation in the employer-sponsored health insurance program, paid time off (PTO)
● This position is exempt under FLSA labor laws
To apply for this position, please send a cover letter and resume to Nick Schenkel, Director nick@wlaf.lib.in.us References and a background check will be requested from competitive candidates.
The West Lafayette Public Library does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.