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Part-time Evening and Weekend Supervisor – SUNY Plattsburgh Feinberg Library (Plattsburgh, NY)

SUNY Plattsburgh’s Feinberg Library is recruiting candidates to manage the main service desk on Friday evening through Sunday evening to start in late August. Regular hours Friday: 4-8 pm; Saturday: 11 am – 8 pm; Sunday 12-7 pm during the academic year with possible extra hours during finals week. Interviews beginning in early August. No library experience needed. Full details and application at https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/12503.

– Posted 7/1/26

Children and Youth Services Librarian – Bixby Memorial Free Library (Vergennes, VT)

POSITION DETAILS: The Children and Youth Services Program Librarian is a full-time position that plans, develops, implements, and evaluates library programs and services for children and youth (ages birth to seventeen) in consultation with the library director. The children and youth services librarian is responsible for children’s and YA collection development. This position also contributes to outreach efforts including social media and the monthly newsletter.

REPORTS TO: Library Director

SALARY: $22-23/hour, dependent on experience

BENEFITS:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement
  • Paid Time Off

HOURS:

40 hours weekly with Tues-Sat hours set

11am-7pm Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday
9am-3pm Friday and Saturday
4 hours of either work from home or at the library any day of the week

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and one to three years library or planning experience
  • MLIS or VT library certification or willingness to pursue certification preferred
  • Ability to manage varied sized groups of up to 100 community members
  • Experience working with children and youth ages birth to seventeen
  • Experience with graphic design; Canva preferred
  • Experience with Makerspace tools including robotics, 3D printers, etc. is preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans, organizes, leads, and supervises innovative and diverse library programs for children and youth, including workshops and displays both inside and outside the library setting, including virtual programming
  • Plans and implements storytime each week
  • Assists director with grant administration that pertains to children’s and youth services
  • Plans activities and programs for future Makerspace (Makerspace is dependent on grant funding)
  • Coordinates programs to work into library initiatives, departmental objectives, school initiatives, and community events
  • Along with the library director, promotes public awareness of the library by building and maintaining relationships with preschools, elementary schools, middle and high schools
  • Presents monthly reports to the library director in a timely manner
  • Works directly with potential program presenters/performers and stays within budget limits
  • Actively promotes library services, materials, and programs to patrons
  • Assesses, buys and processes children and YA digital and physical materials in accordance with the budget and community interests. Must keep abreast of current children’s literature to ensure that collections are balanced and appropriate
  • Provides assistance in the operations of the circulation desk including answering phones, assisting patrons with general questions and hold requests, and overall support to ensure patrons’ needs are met
  • Assists with social media and development of monthly newsletter
  • Assists with annual spring fundraiser
  • Assists in training new staff and volunteers

SKILLS:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with library patrons and staff in a consistently friendly and efficient manner
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
  • Competency in using computers, office applications, and library-related software
  • Ability to prioritize work activities
  • Technical abilities pertaining to Makerspace activities

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to jennifer.pearson@bixbylibrary.org

– Posted 5/26/26

Adult Services and Program Librarian – Bixby Memorial Free Library (Vergennes, VT)

POSITION DETAILS: The Adult Services and Program Librarian is a full-time position that plans, develops, implements, and evaluates library programs and services for adults in consultation with the library director. The adult services coordinator is responsible for all adult collection development. This position is also responsible for website maintenance and contributes to outreach, including social media and the monthly newsletter.

REPORTS TO: Library Director

SALARY: $22-24/hour, dependent on experience

BENEFITS:

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Retirement
  • Paid Time Off

HOURS:

40 hours weekly with Tues-Sat hours set

11am-7pm Tuesday and Thursday
10am-6pm Wednesday
9am-3pm Friday and Saturday
4 hours of either work from home or at the library any day of the week

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

  • Bachelor’s degree and one to three years library or planning experience
  • MLIS or VT library certification or willingness to pursue certification preferred
  • Demonstrates the ability to manage varied sized groups of up to 100 community members
  • Website maintenance; WordPress preferred
  • Experience with graphic design; Canva preferred

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans, organizes, leads, and supervises innovative and diverse library programs, workshops, and displays inside and outside the library setting, including virtual programming
  • Coordinates programs to work into library initiatives, departmental objectives, and community events
  • Along with the library director, promotes public awareness of the library by building and maintaining relationships and partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and other related agencies
  • Coordinates library services to specific target populations including adult current and potential patrons, residential home residents, and underserved communities
  • Presents monthly reports to the library director in a timely manner
  • Works directly with potential program presenters/performers and stays within budget limits
  • Actively promotes library services, materials, and programs to patrons
  • Buys and processes adult materials in accordance with the budget and community interests
  • Provides assistance in the operations of the circulation desk including answering phones, assisting patrons with general questions and hold requests, and overall support to ensure patrons’ needs are met
  • Assists with social media and development of monthly newsletter
  • Assists director with grant administration that pertains to adult services
  • Maintains website
  • Manages cataloging functions and the library’s integrated library system (Verso)
  • Assists with annual spring fundraiser
  • Assists in training new staff and volunteers

SKILLS:

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work with library patrons and staff in a consistently friendly and efficient manner
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as independently
  • Exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and decision-making skills
  • Competency in using computers, office applications, and library-related software
  • Ability to prioritize work activities

To apply for this position, please email your resume and cover letter to jennifer.pearson@bixbylibrary.org

– Posted 5/26/26

Youth Services Librarian – South Burlington Public Library (South Burlington, VT)

Come work at the South Burlington Public Library!
We are looking for a dynamic member of our Library Leadership Team

Position is Full-Time (40 hours per week – some night and weekend work required) – $66,393.60 – $70,470.40 Annually plus benefits (more information at the link listed)

Job posted through June 22, 2026

Start date preferred – August 3, 2026

See the link below for more information and how to apply.
Youth Services Librarian | Job Details tab | Career Pages

Job Summary
The Youth Services Librarian will be responsible for planning, implementing, promoting, and evaluating programs and services for youths, their families, and caregivers. In this setting, youths are inclusive of a wide range of ages, including from infancy to late teens. They select materials to meet the interests of the public and to maintain a balanced and vibrant collection. Outreach and collaboration with members of the public and local organizations are key to success in making the library an asset for all South Burlington families. The Marabella Kidspace is a dynamic, highly utilized part of the library, and this position would foster the connection between the Kidspace and the Teen Space upstairs. The Librarian must be a strong manager and team member.

Examples of Duties

  • Responsible for recruiting, hiring, and training Youth Services staff. Manages and mentors staff by meeting with them regularly and assisting with setting priorities and goals, conducting annual staff performance evaluations, addressing employee performance issues, and handling disciplinary action when necessary.
  • Creates and maintains the youth service desk schedule among staff to ensure coverage, continuity, and a high level of customer service.
  • Serves on the library leadership team to set the direction of library services and programs and to collaborate across departments. Regularly assumes full responsibility for the operation and security of the library. Provides in-house staff training on a variety of topics and engages in leadership training to better serve staff and library needs.
  • Maintains departmental budget
  • Plans, implements, and oversees youth library services and programs, to include regular story times, school age programming and occasional special events based on the Library policies and strategic plan, City goals, and current needs.
  • Creates a welcoming space for all youths and responsively bases activities and services on their input.
  • Develops behavior management procedures in coordination with adult services.
  • Develops and maintains the library collection for youths and parents with an eye toward representation and inclusion as indicated in Library policies and strategic plan.
  • Supports youth and family literacy through active outreach to community organizations, schools, pre-schools, daycares, and City departments.
  • Creates a robust 8-week summer reading program for youths, setting goals and assessing success annually. Coordinates with adult services and the Recreation Department where possible.
  • Staffs youth services desk to assist the public and build relationships with patrons of all backgrounds.
  • Promotes library services and programs through marketing and publicity.
  • Develops output measurement tools and prepares statistical reports.
  • Researches and prepares grants.
  • Assists patrons of all ages with reader’s advisory and information services using expertise and online sources.
  • Assists patrons in the use of library computers and equipment.
  • Oversees the preparation of displays and passive programs.
  • Performs routine circulation and processing functions as needed.
  • Enforces library policies and procedures in an appropriate manner, using de-escalation techniques and related best practices.
  • Serves on City committees as needed.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Required Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in library science or a related field required, or any equivalent combination of training and experience that provides the desirable knowledge, abilities, and skills.
  • Two years of supervisory experience required.
  • Two years of experience working with youth required.

Supplemental Information

  • Prior experience in library management preferred.
  • Prior experience in children’s library program planning and children’s literature preferred.
  • Ability to deal tactfully, courteously, and effectively with the public and other employees.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to work independently with a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and dependability.
  • Good organizational skills.
  • Expertise and proficiency with computers and related hardware, popular library software, internet, and digital communications.
  • Considerable knowledge of professional library principles, practices, and techniques.

Employer: South Burlington, City of (VT)
Address: 180 Market Street
South Burlington, Vermont, 05403
Phone: 8028464118
Website: https://southburlingtonvt.gov

– Posted 5/23/26

Youth Services Librarian – Pease Public Library (Plymouth, NH)

LOCATION: Pease Public Library, Plymouth, N.H.
REPORTS TO: Assistant Director and Director
TITLE: Youth Services Librarian
HOURS: 40 Hours/week
STARTING PAY: $19.24-20.09/hour depending on experience
BENEFITS: Medical and Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, sick and personal time, NH Retirement

DESCRIPTION: The Pease Public Library in Plymouth, NH is seeking a Youth Services Librarian with excellent communication skills. Applicants must be able to demonstrate flexibility, good judgment and good humor under varying circumstances. The ability to multi-task and provide quality customer service is essential. Must be a community-oriented, hands-on team player. Must be prepared to attend staff meetings, remain current on professional trends and assist in planning team projects. Some Saturday and evening hours are required. Must enjoy working with children, teens and their families.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Plans, coordinates, and implements programming for children and young adults. These programs consist of storytime, crafts, educational activities, and resources for children and their adult caregivers.
  • Manages the materials collection for children, young adults, and parenting books, which includes weeding, using book review resources and purchasing materials.
  • Provides customer services in the form of answering patron emails, providing reader’s advisory, helping patrons find materials, computer and other technology instruction and helping with databases and websites.
  • Maintains the circulation desks tasks (checking books in and out, pulling holds, registering patrons, and checking out museum passes.)
  • Supervises the daily operation of the children’s room and the young adult area.  Upholds the library’s behavior and child safety policies. Also supervises the  Youth Services Assistant, as well as volunteers and/or interns, as available.
  • Facilitates promotional materials for children’s and young adult programming.  Maintains the children and young adult sections of the library website.
  • Compiles and submits statistics to Director for programming. May assist with Youth Services sections of the State Library Report and town Annual Report.
  • Performs outreach to schools and other local agencies for programming, especially summer reading program.
  • Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.

QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science preferred. Bachelor’s degree in education or library science required; three to five years of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Plymouth, N.H. is a vibrant community committed to diversity, arts and education. The Pease Public Library Staff is honored to play a role in serving its citizens with current information, technology, and quality entertainment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to the following by June 30, 2026:

rwhite@peasepubliclibrary.org

Or mail to:
Becky White, Library Director
Pease Public Library
1 Russell Street
Plymouth, N.H. 03264

No phone calls, please.

– Posted 5/23/26

Assistant Librarian – Quechee and Wilder Libraries (Hartford, VT)

Job Title: Assistant Librarian
Organization: Quechee and Wilder Libraries
Location: Hartford, Vermont
Employment Type: Hourly 30 Hours/Week
Reports To: Library Director

Salary Range: $26 – $30 hourly (commensurate with experience and qualifications) There will be an annual salary review and performance evaluation.

Benefits: 11 paid holidays, two weeks paid vacation after six months of employment, sick/personal leave days in accordance with library policy, other benefits to be discussed.

Position Summary

The Assistant Librarian serves to assist the Director in providing day-to-day management of library services at Quechee and Wilder Libraries. We are seeking someone with a passion for public service and for the role of public libraries as community hubs, centers of learning, and transformative institutions. This position works closely with library staff, the Board of Trustees and the Towns of Quechee and Wilder to ensure the library remains a vital, welcoming, and responsive resource for the community.  This is a position for a generalist, but if you have niche areas of interest or expertise, we want to hear about them!  For example, are you the rare individual who loves technical services?  Providing programming to young adults? Collecting manga? Designing promotional materials? What part of library services are you most passionate about?

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides direct support to library users, including reference, circulation desk coverage and technology support, at both the Quechee and Wilder libraries
  • Assists with the provision of all-ages library programming and special events
  • Assumes responsibility for local and statewide interlibrary loan services
  • Assists with processing and copy-cataloguing of new library materials
  • Supports the production of marketing materials for the library, and participates in  website maintenance, social media and other events and services promotional campaigns.
  • As appropriate, serves as liaison to the library Trustees, Friends and other community organizations

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree required; MLIS or Vermont Certificate in Public Librarianship strongly preferred.
  • At least one year of experience working in a library providing standard library services and programming for adults, children and young adults.
  • Demonstrated equivalent experience and/or training will be considered.
  • Comfortable with basic ILS functions and professional practices, including cataloging, ILL and circulation functions
  • Basic understanding of/experience with standards aligned copy cataloging
  • Knowledge of a wide range of children’s and adult literature, resources and reference materials.
  • Successful in cultivating positive, collaborative working relationships with co-workers, volunteers, and a diverse patron base as part of a coordinated team.
  • Available some regular evening and weekend hours (roughly 1-2 Saturdays per month)
  • Ability to travel between the Quechee and Wilder Libraries

Desired Qualifications

  • Previous experience with Koha library software
  • Previous experience with WordPress or a desire to learn
  • Knowledge of Interlibrary loan protocols and procedures
  • Basic graphic design experience

To apply

Please send a resume and a cover letter by Friday, June 5, to director@quecheelibrary.org  with cover letter and contact info for three professional references, addressed to the Search Committee.

– Posted 5/20/26

Youth Services Librarian – Waterbury Public Library (Waterbury, VT)

Youth Services Librarian
35-37.5 hours per week; full benefits; $25.00/hr
 
About the Library
The Waterbury Public Library (WPL) is a vibrant hub of community life. This 5,000 sq. ft. library provides a pleasant, airy and light-filled space for patrons and staff alike. WPL provides access to books, information, computers, programs and events for all ages, and educational opportunities for a wide variety of patrons. Our space provides places for people to connect, learn, browse and meet. The Library is overseen by a Board of 5 elected Commissioners, and is a department within the Town of Waterbury municipal government. WPL has an active Friends group, loyal volunteers, an engaged Commission, and a very supportive community. There are three full time and four part time staff.
 
The Position
We are seeking an experienced, creative, forward-thinking and organized person to maintain a safe an inviting space for the youth of Waterbury. The successful candidate must have the skills and enthusiasm to engage with families, children and teens with warmth, good humor and knowledge of child development needs. This position is 35-37.5 hours per week with a full array of benefits.
 
Our Ideal Candidate
  • Bachelor’s Degree required; MLIS or Vermont Certificate in Public Librarianship strongly preferred.
  • At least two years of experience working in a library providing programming and services for children and/or young adults.
  • Broad knowledge of a wide range of children’s and young adult literature.
  • Passion for the role of public libraries as community hubs, centers of learning, and transformative institutions.
  • Technologically capable. Basic graphic design experience preferred.
  • Strong social media skills (e.g., Facebook, Instagram) and virtual communication tools (e.g., Zoom).
  • Broad knowledge of the current youth landscape and trends, child development, early literacy best practices, and education standards.
  • Passion for working closely with children, teens, and their caregivers with imagination and enthusiasm.
  • Successful in cultivating positive, collaborative working relationships with co-workers, patrons, and volunteers as part of a coordinated team.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Capacity to multi-task and prioritize competing demands while remaining calm, positive, and detail-oriented.
  • Regular evening and weekend hours generally include one evening per week and one Saturday per month.
To Apply
To apply for this position, please send an email including a cover letter, resume or CV, and three professional references to Carolyn Picazio, Library Director, at carolyn@waterburypubliclibrary.com.
 
For the full job description see waterburypubliclibrary.com
 
– Posted 4/16/26

Associate Librarian – St. Johnsbury Academy (St. Johnsbury, VT)

JOB TITLE: Associate Librarian
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT: Library
REPORTS TO: Library Director
JOB SUMMARY: 2025-2026 (Academic Year)
PAY RANGE: $22-$26.50/Hour

The Associate Librarian is a library professional that provides support to the Library Director/Reference and Instructional Librarian in all aspects of the library. The ideal candidate will be part of a team with other library staff to ensure a welcoming, inclusive, student-centered learning environment and provide student support and supervision in the library. This position will assist in providing access to library resources and services and supporting various information management tasks. This position offers a great opportunity for individuals passionate about library science and information management to contribute to the efficient operation of the library.

Major Responsibilities and Activities:

  • Provide library services to patrons including reference assistance and circulation tasks.
  • Manage interlibrary loan requests including lending requests from other libraries.
  • Catalog archival materials. • Provide electronic database usage statistics to the Library Director.
  • Collaborate on archives management and preservation efforts.
  • Facilitate scholarly academic research assistance for students.
  • Process office supply orders.
  • Assist in organizational tasks within the library setting, including stack maintenance (i.e. shelving books, shelf reading, straightening, etc.).
  • Assist in the maintenance of the integrated library system (Follett-Destiny).
  • Supervises students as part of a team with other library staff to ensure a welcoming, inclusive, student-centered learning environment.
  • Schedules room booking.
  • Ensures faculty members and guest speakers have the right equipment needed for classes and events held in the library.
  • Circulates materials to students, staff, and faculty.
  • Initiates and assists with library displays and programs that highlight library resources.
  • Assists with library orientations for 9th graders and new incoming students alongside the rest of the library team.
  • Maintains collaborative relationships with faculty, staff, and students to promote library resources and support research.
  • Keeps up to date with current trends in librarianship by reading professional literature in the field, participating in professional development via Academy training and engaging in online learning opportunities (i.e. MOOC’s, webinars, etc.).
  • Enforce library and St. Johnsbury Academy policies.

Required Skills and Abilities:

  • Proficiency in archival processing and information management.
  • Knowledge of intellectual property law as it pertains to libraries.
  • Understanding of archives management principles.
  • Experience with integrated library systems is a plus.
  • Team Player – Energetic and proactive approach to cultivating and maintaining effective working relationships, maintains a positive, supportive attitude toward all, and supports team members in accomplishing the Academy’s work.
  • Ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems effectively.
  • Knowledge of effective discipline strategies and good judgement regarding what is appropriate for high school students.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills, strong organizational skills.
  • Proficiency with Google and Microsoft Office suite of products, familiarity with technology tools appropriate for high school library use. Ability to solve first-level hardware and software problems, and ability to communicate with faculty and IT in a timely and efficient manner.

Education/Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree, plus a minimum of one year of relevant experience (libraries, customer service, academic settings preferred).

Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; exhibit manual dexterity to use a telephone, to enter data into a computer, tablet or other learning device; to see and read a computer screen and printed material with or without vision aids; hear and understand speech at normal classroom or office levels, and on the telephone; speak in audible tones so that others may understand clearly in normal classrooms, and on the telephone; physical agility to lift up to 25 pounds to shoulder height and 40 pounds to waist height; and to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, walk and reach overhead.

Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are normally performed in a school library/classroom or office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Apply online at: https://stjacademy.org/the-sja-experience/employment/

– Posted 3/21/26

Technical Services Librarian – SUNY Plattsburgh (Plattsburgh, NY)

Senior Assistant Librarian

Full-time (12 month), tenure track
Starting salary: $60,000, plus excellent benefits

To learn more about this position and to apply, please visit https://jobs.plattsburgh.edu/postings/15701

About The Position:
We are seeking a versatile and service-oriented Technical Services Librarian to join our collaborative library team in July of 2026. This position is a technical services generalist role, with responsibilities spanning metadata creation and management, cataloging, digital repositories, other library systems, and project coordination. The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic problem solver with a strong foundation in metadata and cataloging who enjoys working both independently and collaboratively to support access to a wide range of library resources. In addition to technical services responsibilities, this position contributes to liaison activities with an assigned academic school (Arts and Sciences; Business and Economics; Education, Health and Human Services), including course-integrated instruction, collection development, and research support.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Proxy server management and maintenance; activation and troubleshooting of new databases and electronic resources; performing copy and original cataloging for a variety of materials using established standards (MARC, RDA, AACR2); collaborating with colleagues to improve the organization, discoverability, and quality of metadata in digital and physical collections; managing the library’s institutional repository (SUNY SOAR) and developing and improving repository workflows and metadata; participating in cross-departmental technical services projects, including metadata audits; cataloging migration, or system upgrades; working as part of the
technical services team alongside the Systems and Acquisitions Librarian and Web and Discovery Librarian; and coordinating and managing technical services projects, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.

This is a tenure-track position, and as such does require scholarship and service. At SUNY Plattsburgh librarians are academic faculty who participate in shared governance through the Faculty Senate. Feinberg Library assists students, faculty, staff, and the community in their intellectual activities by providing resources and services in support of research, teaching, and learning. We strive to help our users develop information literacy essential for life-long learning and becoming well-informed, reflective global citizens. We are part of the Academic Affairs division that administratively builds our college commitment to student success through a strong curriculum, excellent teaching, and scholarly research.
Our commitment includes fostering student preparation for the workplace or graduate school and for life-long learning. As SUNY Plattsburgh is an institution that delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners, the successful candidate must demonstrate an understanding of and sensitivity to diversity, inclusion, and equity-minded policies, programs, and practices.

About Our University:
SUNY Plattsburgh, home of the Cardinals, is part of the largest comprehensive university system in the United States. The university offers a diverse selection of more than 60 academic programs across three schools – Arts & Sciences, Business & Economics, and Education, Health & Human Services. Many of these programs are highly ranked and carry strong national and regional reputations that allow students to work with highly skilled faculty who prepare them to excel in their chosen fields and industries upon graduation. Our campus prioritizes enrollment growth and stabilization, student success, equity and inclusion, and engagement with our North Country region as our four pillars of success. And we are committed to providing each and every Cardinal student a high quality liberal arts education grounded in academic excellence and a well-rounded college experience.

SUNY Plattsburgh is a destination campus located in northern New York between the iconic Adirondack Mountains and Lake Champlain. The campus is a short walk from historic downtown Plattsburgh, New York, where area residents have access to a wide array of arts, food, and events throughout the year, and just over a 1 hour car ride from the cities of Burlington, Vermont, Montreal, Quebec, and Lake Placid, New York, which is best known by locals as a former site of the 1980 Winter Olympic Games.

– Posted 2/6/26

Library Assistant – Youth and Young Adult Services – Brownell Library (Essex Junction, VT)

Brownell Library seeks a friendly and organized individual for our Library Assistant – Youth and Young Adult Services position. The person in this position plans, implements, promotes, conducts, and evaluates programs for youth and young adults, including collaborations with other community entities, and works directly with patrons at the public service desk, performing all circulation functions, and offering reference and readers’ advisory help. This is a part-time position (an average of 24 hours weekly) with benefits. The schedule includes two evenings a week and Saturday hours every other week. A bachelor’s degree with experience working with youth, particularly teens and tweens, and managing projects is essential. Must be able to work independently while also communicating, collaborating, and balancing the needs of the youth team. The hiring committee will start reviewing applications on November 17, 2025, with a start date in early January 2026.

Wage: $20.65 per hour

Benefits: This part-time position offers prorated paid time off benefits, including vacation, holidays, sick leave, and personal time, based on the employee’s regular scheduled work hours.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities 

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

  • Plan, implement, promote, conduct, and evaluate youth and young adult programs, including collaborations and outreach with other City departments, community schools, area organizations, community groups, and community members. Write press releases; arrange for other publicity; select needed materials and work with Youth Services Librarian to order; operate needed equipment; make all necessary arrangements.
  • Recruit and supervise teen volunteers, creating opportunities for ongoing programs and long-term projects and providing mentoring opportunities for young adults. Develop and supervise a teen/tween advisory board.
  • Stay current on youth and young adult media trends and utilize various relevant and appropriate techniques (e.g., book talking, book lists, discussion groups, digital communications, etc.) to encourage youth and young adult use of library resources and materials.
  • Work directly with patrons at the public service desk, performing all circulation functions and offering reference and readers’ advisory help. When covering the desk alone, follow procedures for opening or closing the library.
  • Contribute to a professional and customer-oriented youth department by creating thematic displays in the Young Adult Area, helping to maintain the orderliness of the youth department space, and keeping materials in order.
  • Proactively assist and instruct patrons or groups in using youth library services and resources, including the automated catalog and other library software, digital library resources, the internet, and other emerging technologies.
  • Interpret and apply library policies and procedures to the public in a customer-friendly manner, ensuring a safe environment.
  • Monitor behavior in the library, documenting incidents and informing staff of behavior issues.
  • Demonstrate effective interpersonal relations with young adults, stay apprised of trends and developments in the field of young adult services, advocate for programs and services that meet the developmental needs of youth and young adults, and foster community.
  • Stay current in technologies related to library services for youth and teens and seek new ways to utilize the best technological developments in the youth department.
  • Assist the Youth Services Librarian as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities 

  • Assist with supervision of Shelving Assistants and library substitutes when alone at the youth desk.
  • Assist with supervising and training adult and teen volunteers in the youth department.

Qualifications 

  • Ability to plan and implement projects independently while communicating with and balancing the team’s needs.
  • Ability to organize and self-direct work responsibly.
  • Ability to deal effectively with youth library patrons, especially children from preschool through high school and their caregivers, as well as a variety of outside individuals, such as staff of local schools, performing artists, other youth librarians, and community groups.
  • Ability to stay current in technologies required to perform work duties.
  • Responsive to change and demonstrates adaptability.
  • Ability to assess volatile or potentially dangerous situations with patrons and exercise judgment while following library procedures for the safety of staff and patrons.
  • Ability to establish rapport and deal courteously and efficiently with various individuals, working effectively across diverse cultures and constituencies.
  • Ability to use discretion in managing confidential information.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and professional demeanor.
  • Work professionally with people from various cultural and socio-economic backgrounds.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers and others.
The City of Essex Junction is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment. We strive to build a team that reflects diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. By embracing inclusivity in all aspects of our work, we enhance our ability to serve the community with innovation, responsiveness, and compassion, reflecting the vibrant diversity of the residents of Essex Junction.
– Posted 10/24/25