[OPLINLIST] Employment Opportunity: FT Youth Services Manager - Williams County Public Library, Bryan OH

[Janelle Thomas]

*Cross-posted. Please excuse duplication.*

Youth Services Manager

Williams County Public Library

107 E. High Street, Bryan, Ohio 43506

Pay Range: $21.73–$28.75 per hour ($45,198–$59,800 annually)

Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Application Deadline: August 24, 2026

Williams County Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative
Youth Services Manager to lead our Youth Services Department at the Bryan
Main Library.

As a member of the Library’s management team, the Youth Services Manager
oversees youth programming, services, collections, outreach, and
departmental operations. This position supervises Youth Services staff and
works closely with schools, daycare providers, homeschool organizations,
and other community partners to provide meaningful library experiences for
children, teens, and families.

Key Responsibilities:

● Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate Youth Services staff, substitutes,
and volunteers.

● Organize departmental workflows and provide leadership in the delivery of
library services.

● Develop departmental goals, priorities, and service initiatives.

● Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of programs for
children, teens, and families.

● Oversee the selection, maintenance, and weeding of children’s and young
adult collections.

● Supervise the Teen Services & Makerspace Coordinator and provide
direction for teen services.

● Coordinate displays, exhibits, promotional materials, and program
marketing.

● Build and maintain relationships with schools, daycare providers,
homeschool organizations, and other community partners.

● Compile departmental reports and statistics.

● Assist with budgeting, strategic planning, grants, fundraising efforts,
and special projects.

● Represent the Library at community events, professional organizations,
workshops, and conferences.

● Identify opportunities to strengthen youth services, programming,
collections, and outreach.

Qualifications:

● Bachelor’s degree required.

● Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited
institution preferred.

● At least two years of youth services experience, preferably in a public
library.

● Supervisory experience preferred.

● Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and customer service
skills.

● Demonstrated commitment to excellent public service.

● Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends as
necessary.

● Access to transportation for performing job responsibilities.

● Ability to successfully complete a criminal background check.

Starting pay will be based on the candidate’s education and relevant
experience.

Benefits:

Williams County Public Library offers eligible full-time employees a
benefits package that includes:

● Medical and prescription drug coverage

● Dental insurance

● Vision insurance

● Employer-paid short- and long-term disability coverage

● Employee assistance and counseling services

● Participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

● Paid leave and holidays

About Williams County Public Library:

Williams County Public Library has served the community for more than 140
years, beginning with a collection of 600 books in 1882. Today, WCPL serves
residents throughout Williams County through the Bryan Main Library, five
branch libraries, and the Local History & Genealogy Center. The Youth
Services Department is located in the Rachel & Elwood Donohue Children’s
Library, a newly renovated space dedicated in 2022.

We are proud of our longstanding community roots and our continued
commitment to providing welcoming spaces, engaging programs, and meaningful
services for children, teens, and families.

How to Apply:

Mail or email your cover letter, resumé, and references to:

Dylan Wagner

Williams County Public Library

107 E. High Street

Bryan, OH 43506

dylan at mywcpl.org  <dylan at mywcpl.org>

Applications must be received by August 24, 2026.




*Janelle Thomas (she/her/hers) **| *Executive Director *| *The Northwest
Regional Library System (NORWELD) *| *Phone: 419-352-2903 |
jthomas at norweld.org
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*This message and any response to it may constitute a public record and
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