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-----Original Message----- From: Susan Plank [mailto:[log in to unmask]] Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2006 11:41 AM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Professional Job Opportunity in Springfield Missouri I am enclosing information about a current job opportunity with our Library District. Thank you for your assistance in getting this information to your students. If someone needs more information, they can feel free to contact me anytime Monday-Friday 8:30 until 5:00. Susan M. Plank Human Resources Springfield-Greene County Library 417-874-8120 x274 email: [log in to unmask] ______________ ______________ ______________ ______________ Sent via the KillerWebMail system at mail.sgcl.org JOB OPPORTUNITY POSITION: Youth Services Coordinator LOCATION: The Library Center DUTIES: See attached job description for essential duties and qualifications. SALARY: Range $ 41,475 - $61,464 annually; plus benefits APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 10, 2006 This is a full-time position. Must be available to work any hours the library is open. As a condition of employment, work schedules may change as necessary to best provide user services and to meet the Library's responsibility to the citizens of Greene County. * Education and experience shall be evaluated with regard to recency and quality, as well as quantity. To receive credit for any college courses or degrees, transcripts must accompany your application. Based on the number and quality of applicants, applications may be reviewed for qualifications beyond the minimums stated herein. * Library employees desiring consideration must have received a satisfactory performance rating on their last performance evaluation, must be currently performing their duties at a satisfactory level, and must submit their request in writing to Human Resources, prior to the posted closing date. * Proof of United States Citizenship/Authorization to Work in the United States as established by the Immigration Reform Act of 1986 is a condition of employment. * Applications/resumes mailed, must be postmarked the day before the closing date. * Individuals with disabilities should request reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act prior to testing or appointment. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Job Description Position: Youth Services Coordinator Classification: Librarian V Salary Track: P $41,475 - $61,464; plus benefits FLSA Status: Exempt Essential Functions * Collaborative Leadership * Effective coordination of system-wide youth services, programs and staff Responsibilities * Coordinates system-wide youth services and programs including organization, implementation, evaluation and modification. * Collaborates with Branch Managers, Children's and Young Adult Staff, Collection Development and other Library Departments including, but not limited to Outreach, Community Relations, and Human Resources. * Assists in budget preparation for youth materials, programs and supplies. * Participates in the selection, training and evaluation of district staff providing youth services; * Identifies ongoing staff training needs and recommends and/or conducts training to meet those needs. * Recommends policies and procedures affecting the delivery of youth programs and services. * Advises Children's Department Managers and Young Adult Associates. * Participates in Collection Development and maintenance of youth materials. * Acts as liaison between Library and community at events involving children and teens through effective presentations to schools, civic and community groups, and the media. * Represents Library as member of community organizations that serve children and teens. * Responds to customer complaints or concerns regarding youth materials, programs and services. * Prepares monthly reports for Executive Director and Branch Managers. * Serves as Chair of children and Young Adult Librarians' Committees; serves on other committees. * Is an active member of the Administrative Staff reporting to the Executive Director. * Attends work on a regular and dependable basis. * Interacts in a professional and respectful manner with district staff and the public; * Performs basic file keeping,clerical activities and other duties as assigned. Education/Experience: * At least 5 years' progressively responsible experience in children's/youths' services. * MLS/MLIS from an ALA accredited university required (will consider candidate if nearing completion of degree.) * Supervisory experience. Skills/Job Knowledge: * Excellent communication skills, oral and written. * Knowledge of children's and teen literature. * Public library resources, programs and services; * Fundamental principles and practices of collection development, reader's advisory, reference, and programming for youth; * Principles and practices of supervision; * Computer systems and associated software, integrated library systems, and the internet. Abilities: * Effectively listen to and respond to staff. * Ability to work and interact in a cooperative, pleasant, and constructive manner with others; * Prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, work accurately, and maintain confidentiality; * Use initiative, problem solving skills, and judgment. * Seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices. Contact * Regular, daily public contact with adults, teens and children. * Works closely with other department personnel. * Routine telephone and written contact with other departments, branches, and the public. Supervision * Supervised by Executive Director. Physical Demands * Performs bending, squatting, kneeling and reaching from floor level to 6 feet in height. * Physical exertion is required to lift library materials weighing up to 20 lbs. * Hearing, speaking, and listening to individuals in person and by telephone; reading materials in print and electronic format; using a keyboard, mouse and viewing a computer monitor. Working Environment Primarily indoors in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer terminal for extended periods of time. Travel to a variety of locations to perform work and/or attend meetings is required. Meeting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and working under moderate levels of stress are illustrative of the mental requirements of the positions. Miscellaneous Requirements Must pass a criminal background check.