YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN

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YOUTH SERVICES LIBRARIAN

Salary

$45,801.60 Annually

Location

City of Crestview Library, FL

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202400158

Department

PARKS & RECREATION

Division

LIBRARY

Opening Date

06/18/2026

Closing Date

7/2/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA

Non-Exempt

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Description

Job Summary

Crestview Public Library seeks a dedicated and creative Youth Services Librarian to develop and implement engaging library programs for children and teens. The ideal candidate will have a passion for literacy, a strong background in program planning, and a commitment to fostering a welcoming library environment for young patrons and their families. This position requires at least five (5) years of library experience with progressive program planning and implementation responsibilities.

Job Responsibilities

• These are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position.**
• Develop, plan, and implement dynamic programs and activities for children and teens, including Storytime, reading and skill literacy programs, and educational workshops.
• Assist young patrons and their caregivers with locating resources, recommending reading materials, and providing reference assistance.
• Collaborate with local schools, community organizations, and volunteers to enhance youth services and promote literacy initiatives.
• Maintain and curate youth collections, ensuring materials are current, diverse, and engaging.
• Market youth programs through social media, library websites, and community outreach.
• Train and supervise library staff and volunteers assisting with youth programs.
• Monitor and evaluate program effectiveness, making improvements based on feedback and participation data.
• Assist in grant writing and fundraising efforts to support youth programming.
• Maintain a welcoming and inclusive library space for children, teens, and their families.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of library experience with progressive program planning and implementation responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, reading and skill literacy development, and library services for youth and families.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a positive attitude and the ability to engage and inspire young audiences.
• Experience in event planning, program coordination, or education-related fields is highly desirable.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Proficiency with library software, online databases, and digital literacy tools.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as needed.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a public library setting.
• Background in early literacy, STEAM programming, or youth education.
• Familiarity with grant writing and community outreach initiatives.
  
  

If you are passionate about fostering a love of reading and learning in young people, we encourage you to apply!

We are delighted to present our comprehensive benefits package to our full-time employees, which includes an array of exciting offerings: health care, dental and vision plans, retirement options, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term disability coverage, and a generous allocation of holidays and paid time off.

Employee Benefits Overview

• Health, Life, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Health insurance is fully covered by the employer for employees, with optional 50% employer-paid dental and employee-paid vision coverage available.
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Flexible spending accounts are offered for your convenience.
• Retirement Plan: A pension-style plan is available, subject to specific terms.
• Supplemental Benefits: Employees are eligible for additional benefits such as life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and long-term care through Allstate and AFLAC.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): PTO is earned monthly based on an accrual system.
• Holidays: Enjoy 13 city-paid holidays each year.
• Deferred Compensation: A 457b plan is available for deferred compensation.
  
  

For further details, please visit our candidate portal.

Employer Crestview, City of (FL)

Address 198 North Wilson Street

Crestview, Florida, 32536

Website https://cityofcrestview.org/

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