City of Roseville 

Roseville Public Library 

Employment Opportunity 

The Roseville Public Library is a class V library with a service population of approximately 48,000.  The library is an integral part of the dynamic City of Roseville, located in Macomb County.  A member of the Suburban Library Cooperative, the library assists over 70,000 visitors each year with a collection of 100,000 items and a budget of $1,500,000. 

POSITION:  Youth Services Coordinator 

REPORTS TO:  Library Director 

SALARY:  $65,188 beginning salary 

BENEFITS:   Health Insurance (medical, prescription, dental, optical), disability and life insurance, pension plan, voluntary deferred compensation plan and Health Savings Account (HSA), paid leave (vacation, holiday, personal and sick), MLA membership 

HOURS:  40 hours per week including evenings and Saturdays.   

YOUTH SERVICES COORDINATOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Coordinates and evaluates the professional staff, collections and programs in the Youth Services Area.   
• Creates, plans, implements and promotes innovative youth programs and services.  
• Creates departmental budgets. 
• Participates in selection, development, cataloging, marketing and evaluation of youth collection. 
• Develops materials to promote the successful use of the youth collection and services. 
• Develops reports regarding departmental activity. 
• Assists with grant writing and other fund-raising efforts.  
• Develops and conducts youth outreach programs, including programs in coordination with public and private schools. 
• Assists patrons with technology questions and downloading digital content. 
• Participates in meetings, workshops, conferences and community events. 
• Participates in state and local professional organizations and keeps informed on current development and trends in public library services. 
• Receives requests and concerns from patrons.  Resolves issues or informs the director.   
• Plans and assists with promotional programs that may be off-site and outside of normal library hours. 
• Maintains a welcoming environment in the youth area. 
• Joins the rest of the staff in keeping our building and entrances safe and neat.  May occasionally be required to lightly shovel the snow from an entrance, spread sno-melt or pick up a bag of trash from the parking lot.  We have pride in our workplace. 
• Performs related duties and general library work as required. 
  
   
  
  REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS 
  
   

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited college or university.  Applicants must submit proof of degree with application and official transcript at time of interview. Must be able to present a Librarian’s Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan. 
• A minimum of four years of progressively more responsible and professional library experience is required. 
• Experience supervising and evaluating employees and setting goals and plans with them for the department. 
• Enthusiasm for public service and a commitment to public service excellence. 
• Ability to use library-related technology, Microsoft Office Suite, create virtual content using desk-top publishing and/or video-editing software, use social media and mobile devices and instruct patrons of all ages in their use. 
• Be able to communicate effectively with patrons and staff. 
• Embraces change in work environment, procedures and services. 
• Good organizational skills; ability to prioritize duties and tasks, work independently and assume responsibility 
• Delivers consistently friendly, attentive, welcoming, high quality customer service to patrons of all ages 
• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s License with a good driving record (based on City of Roseville standards). 
• As a condition of employment, the successful candidate must pass a background check, pre-employment physical and psychological evaluation. 
• The job requires moderate physical exertion such as sitting or standing in one position, viewing a computer screen for long periods and using hands and fingers in activities requiring good coordination and dexterity.  The job also requires the physical strength and dexterity to handle up to 50 pounds in weight, transport loaded carts and bend and lift arms overhead. 
  
   
  PREFERENCES 
• Knowledge and skill in using SIRSIDynix Integrated Library Software. 
  
   To APPLY 
  
  Send resume, cover letter, City of Roseville application, three professional references, answers to the three questions provided and proof of degree to: 
  
  City of Roseville, Manager’s Office, Human Resources, 29777 Gratiot Avenue, Roseville, MI  48066 or email to vgreen@roseville-mi.gov or fax to 586-445-5402.  City of Roseville applications are available in the Manager’s Office or online at www.roseville-mi.gov. 
  
   
  
  Posting Date:  June 14, 2021                                                                      Closing Date: Open until filled. 
  
                                                               
  
   
  
  THE CITY DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE