[OPLINLIST] Position Posting: Children's Team Leader, Centerville, OH

[Rene Magary]

Washington-Centerville Public Library, Centerville, OH
Position Posting:  Children's Team Leader

Be a part of the Washington-Centerville Public Library Youth Services =
team.  Make a difference in childrens' lives, help them learn and relate, =
and use your creativity to touch their minds. =20

Four times ranked the best library in the nation for its size and twice =
rated 2nd in the nation among all 9000 libraries in the American Public =
Library Rating Index.  A fast-paced, rapidly growing organization where =
business has doubled and staff size has increased by 60% in the past 10 =
years.  An organization known for the following: outstanding service and =
high standards of productivity; vision-directed, with a focus on strategic =
planning; marketing-based, progressive business environment; customer and =
staff-oriented with beautiful facilities; warm, altruistic, professional =
employees with high education levels. dedicated to offering excellent =
library services that extend beyond the traditional, using new technologies=
 and responsive services. Centerville and Washington-Township are =
outstanding suburban community with nearby urban amenities, excellent =
schools, parks, medical services and retail establishments.  Citizens are =
strong library supporters!

Responsibilities of the Position:
Specialist's knowledge of Children's literature
Collection development and maintenance=20
Patron assistance, including advanced research, for children, teens, =
parents, teachers, and others
Staff leadership & development: employee development, oversight, task =
assignment, feedback, and performance evaluations
Program administration and alignment with library mission: planning, =
procurement, execution, and evaluation
Annual planning to meet WCPL goals and assure quality children's programmin=
g; monthly progress and service reports
Collaborative work with other Youth Services Team Leaders=20
Representation of Children's work to other Departments and Management
Clear communication of departmental objectives and plans, horizontally and =
vertically=20
Marketing, project management, and fiscal management duties
Must provide personal transportation required for external service =
obligations and requirements between library facilities.
Other tasks/projects as assigned

Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate:
MLS from an ALA accredited institution or related Master's Degree plus =
work experience
Minimum of 4 years experience working with children, teens, or comparable =
course work
Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience with directly reporting staff
Strong knowledge and experience in collection development for all =
Children's media
Ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment
Excellent written and verbal communications skills
Proficient in the skills required for success (see Responsibilities, =
above)
Ability to meet schedule requirements, including some nights and weekends
Collaborative style: able to achieve consensus and maintain a sense of =
humor

Reporting, Pay Range and Benefits:
The position reports to the Operations Manager and coordinates laterally =
with the Children's and Teen Team Leaders at the sister site.  The pay =
range for the position is $18.00 - $ 25.00 per hour plus a 22.05% net pay =
increase through an employer-paid contribution to the Public Employees =
Retirement System.  An excellent benefit package is also provided.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, resume & references to:  Human Resources, CTL3104OPL, =
Washington-Centerville Public Library, 6060 Far Hills Avenue, Centerville =
Ohio, 45459 or email to HumanResources@wcpl.lib.oh.us.  Please include the =
following in the subject line:  CTL3104OPL.