Lead the change for youth! Are you at a point in your career where you’re ready for a new challenge? Do you want to play a part in transforming the way our libraries provide youth services? Do you love coaching and inspiring staff to do their best work? Do you itch to get out from behind your computer and interact with kids, parents, teachers, and teens, modeling great service to your staff and connecting with children in your community? The Whatcom County Library System (WCLS) seeks a passionate and innovative Youth Services Manager to provide strategic leadership in planning, organizing, managing and directing youth services and activities system-wide to meet WCLS mission, goals and objectives; supervise youth focus staff system-wide; and serve as a member of the management team. Requires MLS, five or more years’ relevant library experience and a Washington State Librarian Certificate (or ability to acquire Certificate). Full-time, FLSA exempt position with competitive salary and excellent benefits. Apply by Friday, March 13, 2015. Full posting and application instructions available at: http://www.wcls.org/Current-Openings/.
You are a positive and enthusiastic leader and manager with a strong understanding of the full range of youth services and a passionate commitment to literacy and engaging young people through library service. You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a proven track record of motivating and developing staff and building community collaborations. You are knowledgeable about principles and procedures, best practices, trends and developments related to youth services with extensive knowledge of youth literature and programming and the ability to share this information with staff and the public. Requires the ability to speak, understand, and write English clearly and concisely.
Bellingham, located in Whatcom County, Washington. Perennially recognized by the national media as one of the best places to live in America, Whatcom County is a place that truly has something for everyone. With magnificent natural scenery, skiing and snowboarding at Mt. Baker, hiking, water sports, arts and theatre, and charming communities, Whatcom County is a unique area of Washington State. Located 90 minutes from Seattle and within an hour of Vancouver, British Columbia, the County's northern border with Canada gives it a unique flavor geared to cross-border shopping and outdoor recreation.
Christina Read, Human Resources Manager
Whatcom County Library System
5205 Northwest Drive
Bellingham, WA 98226
Phone: (360) 305-3600, ext. 216
Email to: ysm@wcls.org
Application packet must include:
- Completed WCLS Employment Application (also available at the address above or any branch library)
- Résumé and cover letter that illustrates your education and experience
- Answers to supplemental questions