Wanted: A Head of Youth Services who loves chaos, glitter, and tiny humans. This position supervises all aspects of service to children ages 0-17, their families and caregivers. This includes developing, planning, organizing and evaluating programs, collections and operations within the Youth Services Department. Join our leadership team as we navigate an exciting era of new management!
The Job
What You Bring
Benefits:
Paid time off (sick, personal, vacation) and 12 holidays;
Health, dental, disability and life insurance benefits through HealthTrust;
New Hampshire Retirement System;
Plus, the beach is nearby!
Hiring Wage Range:
A starting salary of $63,440 for a 40-hour work week.
Other Considerations/Requirements:
How to submit an application/resume:
Send your letter of interest and resume to Sandra Licks at: director@ryepubliclibrary.org
or at: Rye Public Library, 581 Washington Rd., Rye, NH 03870.
U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://ryepubliclibrary.org/employment/
Closing date for submissions:
9/1/2026
The Job
- Develop and provide literacy-based programs that engage youth and families.
- Supervise and train Youth Services staff and channel their passion into library gold.
- Transform the department's area into a well-organized wonderland.
- Build community partnerships and represent the library at outreach events.
- Select materials for the youth collections and design attractive displays.
- Market and promote Youth Services events, collections and services via social media, newsletters, flyers and check-out chitchat.
- Perform reader's advisory and reference service directly to patrons.
- Oversee the library in the absence of the Director and Assistant Director.
What You Bring
- An Masters of Library and Information Science degree; or a combination of education, training and experience; or a convincing magical scroll.
- Three or more years of experience working with youth, their families and caregivers.
- Demonstrative project management and supervisory skills.
- Experience planning and implementing programs/events.
- Affection for kids' books and collection development.
- Working knowledge of today’s library technology; we use Google Suite, Koha, Assabet, Canva, Libby, Kanopy, Hoopla, Ebsco/NoveList, Constant Contact, etc.
Benefits:
Paid time off (sick, personal, vacation) and 12 holidays;
Health, dental, disability and life insurance benefits through HealthTrust;
New Hampshire Retirement System;
Plus, the beach is nearby!
Hiring Wage Range:
A starting salary of $63,440 for a 40-hour work week.
Other Considerations/Requirements:
- Survive just one evening per week of after-school energy.
- Brave only one Saturday per month of weekend family madness.
How to submit an application/resume:
Send your letter of interest and resume to Sandra Licks at: director@ryepubliclibrary.org
or at: Rye Public Library, 581 Washington Rd., Rye, NH 03870.
U.R.L. (Link) to online job description/application):
https://ryepubliclibrary.org/employment/
Closing date for submissions:
9/1/2026
