Due to an upcoming retirement, Friday Memorial Library in New Richmond, Wisconsin, is seeking a Youth Services Librarian who is passionate about customer service, knowledgeable about materials and programs that appeal to children, teens and families, and able to work individually as well as part of a team. If you’re eager for a challenge and welcome the opportunity to network within the community to create amazing results, love collaboration and trying out new ideas, and are fearless in your approach to great service, you may be who we are looking for! We seek a motivated, dynamic person to join our youth services team. This full-time position is responsible for providing programs and services to customers of all ages. The successful candidate will have high customer service standards, a genuine ability to relate to kids and their parents, a sense of humor, and the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
New Richmond is a growing community of more than 8,500 residents, home to Wisconsin Indianhead Technical College, with a diverse economy, high-quality health care, and excellent public
services and schools. The city is 40 miles east of Minneapolis-St. Paul and close to an abundance of recreational opportunities.
Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science or equivalent preferred. Minimum of 2 years’ Youth Services experience, preferably in a public library, required. Experience selecting high interest, quality literature to share with children/teens. Experience creating age-appropriate, book-based activities. Supervisory experience preferred. Must be willing to work Saturdays and evenings. Must have transportation for performing job responsibilities. A criminal background check will be completed on final candidates.
This is a non-exempt, full-time position (40 hrs/week). Hours will be varied including required evenings and Saturdays. Salary negotiable from $40,000
Email submissions only; to apply please email resume, references, detailed cover letter explaining how your experience and qualifications would help our library connect with youth and families
in our community, and a completed City of New Richmond employment application to Library Director Kimberly Hennings at [email protected].
For further information and necessary qualifications please see full job description. Completed application materials must be received by 5:00 p.m., Thursday, August 4, 2016. Applications that are incomplete or received after this deadline will not be considered. Applicants who require special accommodations may contact Kimberly Hennings, [email protected] or 715-243-0431.