[Michlib-l] Job Posting - Youth Coordinator, Southfield Public library

[Kelly Rembert]

Southfield Library is looking for a new Coordinator of Youth Services.
Find out more at https://www.cityofsouthfield.com/jobs and get an
application packet at
https://www.cityofsouthfield.com/sites/default/files/inline-files/generalapplication-fillable.pdf.
( http://www.cityofsouthfield.com/jobs.) 

CITY OF SOUTHFIELD JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT 

The City of Southfield is currently seeking qualified candidates for
the following full-time career position: 

JOB CLASSIFICATION: Library Coordinator – Youth Services SALARY RANGE:
AFSCME 3636 Grade L Pay Range: $55,415 - $68,207 (subject to 3% wage
increase) Excellent benefit package, including medical, dental, vision,
retirement, holidays, vacation, and more. 

REPRESENTATIVE JOB DUTIES • This position is responsible for managing
the Youth Services division including supervision of career and
non-career staff. Selects, develops, motivates and evaluates a
competent, professional staff; and schedules staff to ensure smooth
divisional operations. • Performs reference and reader's advisory
services for patrons at the Youth Division’s public service desk. •
Coordinates a very active series of special programs which will address
the needs of the community. • Develops goals and sets priorities for the
division and participates in the Library’s long-range planning process.
Works with Library Administration to develop policies, procedures,
programs and services. • Prepares and manages the Youth Services
Division’s annual budget and oversees expenditures from the adapted city
budget; actively seeks out new revenue sources for the Library. •
Attends meetings and workshops as scheduled; holds staff meetings and
communicates regularly with staff. • Oversees the selection and
management of the youth collection including authorizing expenditures
and monitors weeding and selection process. • Provides services and
plans programs for a variety of community groups such as public and
private schools in Southfield, home school groups, pre-schools and other
community groups. • Act as Librarian in Charge as scheduled, responsible
for the smooth operation of the Library in the absence of Library
Administration. • Completes special projects as requested and other
duties as assigned.

JOB REQUIREMENTS – AS DETERMINED BY THE CITY OF SOUTHFIELD • Master’s
degree in Library Science from an accredited A.L.A. university with
emphasis in youth services. • Three years of professional Library
experience preferably in the Youth Division of a Public Library. • One
year of supervisory experience or equivalent expertise gained through
administration of projects and/or staff coordination. • Must possess a
proactive, public service attitude and excellent communication skills;
superior interpersonal skills necessary to promote communication. •
Ability to plan and administer departmental activities, including staff
supervision and budget management. • Significant problem solving and
organizational skills necessary to coordinate diverse, simultaneous
programs and the ability to work under pressure of deadlines and
changing priorities. • Excellent communication skills and public service
orientation The selection process will include a review of the
applicant's experience for posted requirements, a criminal history
check, and an oral board interview. Each step of the process must be
passed before the applicant will be moved to the next step. Applicants
will be invited to further participate in the selection process based on
the nature and extent of their related experience. 

APPLY AT: City of Southfield, Human Resources Department, 26000
Evergreen Road, Southfield, MI 48076 A Completed City of Southfield
application packet is required to be considered for this position.
Applications may be downloaded from the City’s website at
www.cityofsouthfield.com Completed applications can be emailed to:
sfldjobs at cityofsouthfield.com This is a “continuous” recruitment.
Applications will be accepted until there are sufficient applicants to
meet the City’s recruitment needs. As such, interested persons should
make application promptly. This announcement is only a summary of the
position, its duties, job requirements and compensation. Further
information is available from the Human Resources Department. The City
of Southfield does not discriminate in its employment or any other
programs or activities on the basis, of sex, race, color, age, height,
weight, marital status, national origin, religion, arrest record,
physical or mental disability, family status, sexual orientation, gender
identity or any other protected category. We provide reasonable
accommodation for qualified individuals with a disability if requested.


AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/H, DRUG FREE WORKPLACE

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