The Wiggin Memorial Library (Stratham, N.H.) is seeking a full-time (40 hours/week) Youth Services/Teen Librarian who is a team player and intrepid teen wrangler. If you love working with kids of all ages, and have a special affinity for tweens and teens, we want to hear from you!
The Youth Services team at our library has a passion for growing lifelong library users and engaging the whole family. Programs and services are designed to make the library a fun and welcoming community center where everyone feels included.
The Youth Services Librarian will enjoy working with youth ages 0-18 and their families with a focus on teens/tweens. This person will participate in all departmental activities from collection development and programming to outreach and customer service. We need someone who has the experience to hit the ground running.
Our ideal candidate will have experience in providing friendly customer service, especially with children and families. The person will also be organized, innovative, and up-to-speed on current library trends. Tell us how you've built good relationships with colleagues, the public, schools, and community organizations. Show us your successful programs and projects and tell us about your favorite. Flexibility and a sense of humor are a must!
Qualifications:
An MLIS degree from an ALA accredited program is highly preferred along with related professional library experience; or any equivalent combination of education and library experience which demonstrates the requisite knowledge and skills. Requires excellent oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of children's developmental stages and strong technology skills are also a must.
Hiring salary range is $45,000 - $46,000 depending on qualifications.
Schedule includes some evening and Saturday hours (by rotation). For a full copy of the job description please see https://www.library.strathamnh.gov/
To apply, please email your cover letter, resume, and three professional references to Library Director, Kerry Cronin at librarydirector@wigginml.org. Applications will be accepted until October 13, 2023 at Noon. The Town of Stratham, NH is an EEO Employer.
