Youth Services Coordinator
The Dowagiac District Library is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to provide top-notch programming and library services to youth of all ages. A bachelor’s degree or higher is required and recent MLS/MLIS graduates are encouraged to apply.
Job Description:
Under the supervision of the Library Director, performs professional library work related to:
· Planning, organizing, and executing current library programs and creating new programs designed for children ages birth through grade twelve.
· Performing bi-weekly storytimes based on Every Child Ready to Read’s “five practices” of sing-talk-read-write-play.
· Designing and implementing an 8-week Summer Reading Program for children and teens.
· Responsible for developing STEAM-related activities in the library Makerspace.
· Running a weekly Game Day program for teens using the library’s X-box.
· Creating a seasonal newsletter highlighting library programs.
· Posting to the library’s social media and website; creating flyers for advertising; submitting press releases on programs to local media outlets.
· Assisting patrons in the selection and use of library materials and electronic resources.
· Developing and maintaining library collections within the Youth Services Department for children and teens. Purchasing supplies for youth programs and the Makerspace.
· Performing outreach to area schools, daycares, and others to promote the Library. Establishing relationships with community partners.
· Participating in continuing education opportunities, including attending conferences and meetings.
· Processing children’s materials for the collections.
· Performing other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements:
· Requires a bachelor’s degree and experience working with children and teens.
· Strong knowledge of children’s fiction and nonfiction, including graphic novels.
· Experience with eBooks, tablets, and other current technologies.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
· Self-motivated and creative.
· Strong organizational skills.
Hours: 40 hours per week, including two Saturdays a month and one evening a week.
Salary: $27,000-$30,000/yr. depending on experience. Benefits include 80% Blue Cross health/dental/vision insurance, MERS defined benefit retirement (10-yr. vesting), and paid time off.
To Apply: Email cover letter, resume, and program description writing sample (below) to Library Director Matt Weston at
mweston@dowagiacdl.org. Applications received by 5:00pm Tuesday, April 4
th will be given first consideration.
Program Description Writing Sample:
In one paragraph, write a program description for a special children’s or teen library program of your choice, as it might appear on the Library’s website or in the local paper.
**The Dowagiac District Library is an equal opportunity employer**
Matt Weston, Library Director
Dowagiac District Library
211 Commercial St.
Dowagiac, MI 49047
269-782-3720