Deep End Talent Strategies · 11 hours ago
Assistant Branch Manager/Youth Services Supervisor
Zionsville, IN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expDeep End Talent Strategies is representing the Hussey-Mayfield Memorial Public Library, which is committed to enriching community lives in Zionsville and Whitestown, Indiana. They are looking for an Assistant Branch Manager/Youth Services Supervisor to oversee youth services staff, develop programs, and ensure exceptional customer service at the Whitestown Library.
Human Resources
Responsibilities
Provides direction, leadership, and support to staff
Supervises the Youth Services staff, the Library Aides, and Pages
Creates, monitors, and adjusts long-range and weekly schedules for staff
Assists with interviewing, hiring, training, and evaluating performance for assigned personnel
Participates in regular management meetings to communicate information to staff, listens to staff concerns, and reports them to senior management as appropriate
Oversees and assists with book displays and promotion of materials
Develops, coordinates, and executes engaging, diverse programs and services for youth and families
Cultivates connections with community organizations, businesses, schools, and attendees, actively seeking feedback for program enhancements
Collaborates with the Outreach Services staff to plan and execute outreach events
Actively promotes youth and family-focused programming through various channels, including library spaces, community events, and online platforms
Identifies and pursues relevant grants to enhance services
Collaborates with Youth Services staff at Zionsville Branch to develop systemwide youth programming initiatives
Models and encourages staff to provide excellent customer service
Provides support within the Youth Services Area and Teen Room and offers coverage at public services desks
Delivers reference assistance to patrons in person, via phone, and online
Performs readers’ advisory services and adeptly locates materials and resources for patrons
Assists patrons in utilizing the integrated library system, computers, mobile devices, and other digital technologies
Troubleshoots technology-related issues for patrons
Actively engages with patrons to create a positive library image
Curates visually appealing displays targeting youth and multigenerational audiences
Leads and participates in library committees
Recommends purchases of youth materials
Collaborates with Technical Services on weeding and identifying needs in the youth and teen collection
Assumes person-in-charge duties. Attends to patron, security, and building issues as needed
Attends and actively participates in group meetings, trainings, conferences, and stays current on library and youth and teen services trends
Completes cross-training to provide coverage in other areas as necessary
Additional duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program (or the ability to obtain a master's degree in library science within 6 months of hire)
Indiana Public Library Certification Level 3 or above (or the ability to obtain a temporary permit or certification within 6 months of hire)
Minimum of three years of supervisory experience
Valid Indiana Driver's License (or the ability to obtain one within 6 months of hire)
Preferred
Previous experience working in a library setting
Previous experience working with youth and teens
Demonstrated experience in planning and executing multicultural programming
Proven record in developing and implementing engaging multigenerational programs
Trained in current methodologies and best practices to address patron needs, such as spectrum disorders, hearing impairments, and sight impairments
Strong technical proficiency, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher)
Company
Deep End Talent Strategies
At Deep End Talent Strategies, we partner with growing organizations for HR, Training, and Payroll to attract, develop, and retain top talent.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Cori Norton
Human Resources Business Partner
Shawna (Rubeck) Lake, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Founder & Principal Consultant
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