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Youth Services Coordinator
- Library: Windham Public Library
- Town: Windham
- Library Type: Public
- Position Type: Non-MLS
- Deadline: August 17, 2025
Description, How to Apply, and Contact:
General Summary:
This is a full time (40 hours) administrative and technical position assisting the Children's and Teen Librarians in the overall planning, organization, and implementation of Youth programs. Responsibilities include dealing effectively with the public concerning department activities, and performing specific delegated tasks, all under the general guidance and direct supervision of the Children's and Teen Librarians. Performance is evaluated based on daily observation and results.
Essential Functions:
- Welcomes parents and children to the library, answers questions, performs readers advisory, tracks inventory, and responds to patron concerns.
- Answers telephone and responds to questions or directs calls to the appropriate department.
- Assists with preparation and leading of programming for children and teens, including story times, Summer Reading Program, Hangouts, gaming, movies, and craft programs.
- Creates social media posts, newsletters, posters, and other advertisements for library programs.
- Prepares materials for circulation; repairs damaged items for recirculation.
- Maintains records, shelves materials, prints reports and tracks statistics.
- Orders or shops for library or programming supplies and tracks budget.
- Develops and presents seasonal or topical displays.
- Oversees the activities of the Childrens and Teen Rooms when the Librarians are not available.
- Interacts with employees, the School Department, the Library Board of Trustees, elected officials, and the general public with respect to other programs and policies of the Windham Public Library and the Town of Windham.
Other Duties and Responsibilities:
- Participates in providing a safe and welcoming environment at the library.
- Performs other work as may be required in support of the Library.
Competencies:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of library programs and the ability to make practical application of them.
- A strong technology background including experience with Microsoft Office programs, databases, and the internet. Knowledge or familiarity with library specific software, desired.
- The ability to communicate verbally and in writing, to various and diverse groups and individuals, including children.
- Knowledge of children's and teen books and other materials for youth to assist with providing readers advisory.
Required Education/Experience:
- Bachelors degree in Library Science or related field from an accredited college or university
- One to three years' experience in library practices and procedures including experience with readers advisory and book repair desired
- Any equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands:
Moderate physical effort required; normally seated or standing with freedom of movement on a regular basis; operating office equipment, and handling books and supplies. Extensive periods may be spent standing or operating a computer and using hands and wrists in frequent repetitive motions. Interaction with others via face-to-face communication, telephone, email, and written correspondence; flexibility of motion - repetitive sitting and standing assisting staff and citizens; ability to lift 25 pounds.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and the level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.
EEO Statement:
The Town of Windham provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, the Town complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the Town has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation and training.
Salary: Non-Exempt 8 - $23.67-$25.87
Source: 2025-07-28
