Library Services Coordinator jobs in Wilmington, DE

Title: Head of Youth Services

Location: Coatesville Area Public Library, 501 E. Lincoln Hwy Coatesville, PA

Department: Youth Services

This part-time position is responsible for serving children and teens, and their families, in an urban,

community-centered library. The librarian assuming this position will be responsible for planning and

implementing outreach programs with local schools, developing and leading library programs for pre-

school and elementary students, and managing the Youth Services team. The librarian may also provide

reference and readers’ advisory services when needed.

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as Library Science or Education), with
at least one year’s relevant experience preferable. Knowledge of children’s and young adult literature,
knowledge of child development, and experience planning and presenting programs is needed.

Experience making lesson plans to PA education standards is preferred. Experience with Canva and

LibCal is a plus. Candidates should have excellent oral and written communication skills, organization

skills, and leadership ability. Enthusiasm, flexibility, energy, and a genuine enjoyment of working with

library customers of all ages and diverse backgrounds are a plus. This position may include daytime,

evening, and weekend days, but can be flexible to applicants' needs.

Required physical abilities: to operate a keyboard; to kneel, bend, reach, stoop; to stand and walk for

most of the day; to repeatedly lift, move, handle, and shift library materials weighing up to 25 pounds

and push carts of up to 50 pounds. Reliable transportation is required as this position will be expected to

perform outreach at local schools.

All library positions require the following criminal background and child abuse clearances: Report of

criminal history from the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP); Child Abuse History Clearance from the

Department of Human Services (Child Abuse); and Fingerprint based federal criminal history submitted

through the Pennsylvania State Police or its authorized agent (FBI).

Position Type: Part-Time

Salary Information: $15.00 per hour

Shift: Hours will vary by needs

Weekly Hours: 20

Send resume and cover letter to atimlin@ccls.org

Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Original posting date: 3/05/2024