Youth Services and Programming Librarian

The Horicon Public Library seeks an energetic and creative candidate passionate about serving children and young adults. The ideal candidate enjoys engaging with people of all ages, fostering community partnerships, is comfortable with technology and adapting to innovations, and is well-organized. A successful candidate works well collaboratively but is also capable of making independent decisions and taking initiative to enhance the library’s value to the community.

Job duties include but are not limited to: providing customer assistance at the circulation desk, conducting youth programs and storytimes, managing and planning programs and services for young adults, maintaining children’s and young adult book collections, marketing library services, and assisting with the maintenance of library social media accounts.

This position is 20 hours per week. Hours include days, and two evenings a week, with one Saturday per month. The full job description for this position is available here.

This position is eligible for 20 hours of paid vacation per year. New hires receive prorated vacation calculated to the end of the calendar year.

Required:

• Two years of study at an accredited college, university, or technical school, or equivalent work experience.
• Management and supervisory responsibilities, or two years of progressively more responsible experience in library management, or equivalent work experience.

Preferred:

• Experience in planning and executing programs
• Experience working with children and young adults

The starting wage is $15.00, with a $0.50 raise after a successful 6-month probationary period.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, three professional references, and a City of Horicon application form to Library Director, Alexandra Harvancik, by email at [email protected]. Open until filled.