Library Head of Youth Services

Are you a creative, community-minded leader with a passion for sparking curiosity and a love of learning in young minds? The Montclair Library in Dumfries, VA, is seeking a visionary Youth Services Supervisor to lead our Youth Services department and shape extraordinary library experiences for children, teens (ages 0-18), and their families.

In this pivotal leadership role, you will reimagine youth engagement through groundbreaking programming, impactful community outreach, and exceptional public service. If you are a collaborative champion for literacy, lifelong learning, and youth development ready to make a lasting difference in our community, we would love to welcome you to our team!

About This Role: Supervise, mentor, and support Youth Services librarians and technicians, actively leading recruitment, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and personnel management.

Serve as a core member of the branch management team , acting as Person-In-Charge (PIC) one evening per week, on alternating weekends, and as needed.

Maintain a welcoming and safe environment by interpreting library policies, addressing patron concerns, and enforcing the library Code of Conduct.

Collaborate with Youth Services staff to plan, design, and deliver engaging programs, classes, and services for youth and families.

Oversee the Youth Services programming budget , managing orders for supplies and equipment to cultivate inspiring, interactive library spaces.

Track engagement and impact by collecting programming statistics and preparing monthly departmental reports.

Provide direct customer service at the integrated service desk, assisting patrons with circulation, reference, technology assistance, and reader’s advisory.

Build and maintain strategic community partnerships to extend library outreach and visibility.

Contribute to system-wide Youth Services initiatives , sharing feedback on policies, procedures, services, and future programming.

Experience with budget management, including monitoring expenditures, resource allocation, and providing financial forecasts for departmental services.

Experience planning, implementing, and evaluating high-impact programming and outreach initiatives for patrons of all ages.

Excellent customer service skills including policy interpretation, public service, and managing difficult situations

Experience with collection maintenance

Knowledge of event management/summer reading tracking platforms. Working experience with Microsoft Office

Special Requirements: The position may require travel to other branches within the system. Work Schedule: This is a full-time, exempt position located at the Montclair Library. Monday - Wednesday 10am-8pm and Thursday - Saturday 10am-5pm. The schedule includes days, one evening a week and rotating weekends. Retirement from the Virginia Retirement System (VRS)

401a and 457 retirement savings plans

Paid Annual Leave / Sick Leave / Personal Leave

Paid Holidays

Group Medical, Dental, & Vision Health Plans

Group Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Access to training and career development opportunities

Full time positions with Prince William County Government qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.