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Youth Services Coordinator

Garfield County Libraries

Support Services

Application Deadline

Apply By Sep 9th, 2024

Wages

$22.88 to $25.22 per Hour   Calculate

Location

Parachute, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of young people in our community? Join our team at Garfield County Libraries as a Full Time Youth Services Coordinator at our Parachute Branch Library. In this role, you will have the opportunity to develop and implement exciting programs and services for children and teens, ages 0 - 18.

Collaborate with a dynamic team to create an inclusive and engaging library environment for the next generation of readers and learners. Embrace a role where your creativity and dedication will directly benefit the youth in our community. Show us your enthusiasm for empowering young minds and apply today.

The hiring pay range for this position is $22.88 - $25.22, and the full pay range is $22.88 - $29.20 (placement dependent on experience and qualifications).

You can enjoy great benefits such as medical, dental, vision, disability, employee assistance program, and life insurance - all of which the Library District pays 100% of the premiums for Employee coverage. Additional benefits include flexible spending accounts, up to 6% employer contribution to your retirement savings account, investment in your professional development, paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; and a pay increase for Spanish language proficiency. Are you ready to inspire and connect with youth in a meaningful way?

GARFIELD COUNTY LIBRARIES: OUR STORY

GCPLD is a great place to work. Whether you're a paid employee or volunteer, we seek individuals who share our commitment to providing professional, outstanding customer service to all of our patrons in each of our six branches. Equally important is building a positive, empowering, and challenging work environment for all of our staff. Mission: To connect our communities to a world of possibilities. Vision: To be a trusted and valued resource to everyone in our communities.

ARE YOU EXCITED ABOUT THIS YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR JOB?

As a Youth Services Coordinator at our Parachute Branch Library, you will have the rewarding opportunity to engage with the youngest library patrons and their caretakers through interactive storytimes tailored for babies, infants, and toddlers. You'll also get to work with the teens in our community. Your role will extend beyond the library walls as you actively promote our services in the community, fostering a love for reading and learning among families. By providing exceptional customer service to patrons of all ages, you will contribute to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment where everyone feels valued and supported.

Join our team and make a difference in the lives of young readers today.

WHAT MATTERS MOST

To excel as a Youth Services Coordinator at Garfield County Libraries, you must possess a strong commitment to promoting early literacy among children. Your ability to engage with the community and build relationships with other District staff and District partners is crucial for success in this role. Your dedication to our District core values of Community, Inclusivity, Trustworthiness, Accountability, and Service is a key indicator of success at GCPLD.

Embrace the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young library patrons by joining our team.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of four (4) years of education and experience, and;
  • Minimum of four (4) years of relevant experience educating children and/or working with youth development programs or initiatives.

Additionally, the following are preferred:

  • Master's in Library and Information Science
  • Experience working in a library
  • Experience working with teens
  • Bilingual in Spanish

WILL YOU JOIN OUR TEAM?

If you feel that this job is what you're looking for, applying is a piece of cake - just follow the instructions on this page. Good luck!



For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.

https://gcpld.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1288759-89234.html
 

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Paid Time Off, Retirement savings, stipend for Spanish language proficiency

The Community

The town of Carbondale is nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at an altitude of 6,171 feet.  World class ski resorts, including Aspen, Snowmass and Sunlight, are located within 45 miles of this charming community.  Carbondale residents enjoy a lively arts and music community, great dining, community gatherings and a wide range of economic, social and philosophical viewpoints. 

Denver, the Mile High City, is 170 miles to the east of Carbondale and offers a wide variety of entertainment & sporting events, restaurants, shopping and is home to Denver International Airport.

Garfield County encompasses a geographical area of almost 3,000 square miles of which approximately 60% is federal public lands, and the furthest towns are 60 miles apart from each other. The population density is 19 people per square mile.

Our communities are located in beautiful valleys surrounded by high mountain desert, snowy Rocky Mountains, and several amazing tributaries of the Colorado River. A big reason people choose to live in Garfield County is the abundance of outdoor activities, including biking, skiing, soaking in hot springs, fishing, camping, and more.

Links

External Job Ad
https://gcpld.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1288759-89234.html

HR Info

Kim Owens, Human Resources Manager

970-625-4270

hr@gcpld.org

Posted Aug 28, 2024