REGIONAL YOUTH SERVICES SUPERVISOR RFT

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REGIONAL YOUTH SERVICES SUPERVISOR RFT

Full Time St. Louis, MO, US 8 days ago Requisition ID: 1621 Salary Range: $48,692.00 To $48,692.00 Annually St. Louis Public Library Do you want to work with and advocate for youth in St. Louis? Are you interested in leading a creative team excited to serve a diverse group of youth? St. Louis Public Library's Buder Branch is seeking a Regional Youth Services Supervisor. The Library values the talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings and how this positively impacts our services and customer base. We seek people who understand these values to join our team. Our ideal candidate is someone who will connect the community to our resources to further our primary mission as a customer-centered public library providing vital services to the people of St. Louis. The role requires someone who can manage numerous projects at once and act as an ambassador for the library during programs and outreach activities. This position creates and implements high-quality and equitable youth programs and services that meet the diverse needs of children and youth in St. Louis. In this role you will: Supervise and provide leadership for Youth Services staff in your region to ensure they provide a welcoming environment for youth. Develop high-quality and relevant programming for youth, and support Youth Services staff in doing so. Establish and maintain working relations with schools and other community organizations to promote library services to students, teachers, and caregivers. Act as Person in Charge when the manager and assistant manager are not available. This includes opening and closing the building, responding to emergencies, and operating the branch as needed. Maintain knowledge of the Library's collections and resources, and connect youth and caregivers to meaningful resources. Work with Youth Services staff to create a welcoming environment for youth and help plan the future direction of children's services at Buder and within the library system. Encourage children to be inquisitive and try new activities and opportunities. You will need to be: Committed to serving St. Louis Public Library's diverse customer base and developing your own cultural awareness. Able to balance the big picture with the day-to-day needs of Youth Services and operating a branch. Able to develop staff and hold them accountable to expectations. Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work with competing tasks and priorities. Friendly, outgoing, and able to work with youth of all ages. You will need to have: At least two years of related experience or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Education, or related field; Master's in Library Science preferred. Supervisory experience preferred. Strong communication, writing, and speaking skills. Strong technical skills and an understanding of how technology can be incorporated into learning opportunities. Access to reliable transportation for outreach and other job duties. Benefits include: Competitive salary range starting at $48,692/year Medical, dental, and life insurance Paid vacation, holidays, and sick days Pension plan through the Employees Retirement System of the City of St. Louis 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Partial tuition reimbursement for approved courses Professional Development Opportunities Hours for this position are: Mon 8:40-5:10; Tues 8:40-5:10; Wed 11:40-8:10, Thur 11:40 - 8:10, Alternating Fri & Sat 8:40-5:10. One Sunday 12:55-5:10 every six weeks. Hours are subject to change. About SLPL: St. Louis Public Library is a true urban library, representing the historic center of the St. Louis region: the City of St. Louis. With its roots in the mid-1800s, St. Louis Public Library has a long history of innovation and service, a large and historic collection including rare books and extensive special collections, and a diverse and dedicated staff. Our technology is a major resource throughout the City and beyond, and the Library makes an enormous investment in technology annually to keep them state of the art. We operate 16 locations in a relatively small city of 61 square miles. These range from the magnificent Central Library - one of the world's great public libraries - to regional and neighborhood libraries that vary in size and design but are centerpieces in their communities. St. Louis was an early, passionate supporter of library services to children, and that remains a core value and mission. Outreach into our varied communities, marketing the Library's remarkable strengths, and working with civic and cultural partners to benefit St. Louisans are all closely held values and goals at the Library. The institution values its employees and makes a point to encourage and mentor staff to grow and About Buder Library: Originally built in 1922. Buder Library has moved twice since its original location. Housed in a large building with 4 levels totaling 40,000 square feet Collection size is 80,000 items (includes juvenile and adult materials) 4 meeting rooms (one auditorium, one community room, one smaller conference room, and a multipurpose room) About the neighborhood: Buder is part of St. Louis Hills, a dynamic and busy neighborhood situated in the southwest area of St. Louis. In 2023, Buder celebrated its 25-year anniversary at Hampton Ave and Sutherland Ave, surrounded by a thriving retail and restaurant scene. The neighborhood has a large number of families with young children, an increasingly multicultural population and an active senior population #J-18808-Ljbffr St. Louis Public Library