What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Librarian position at Tippecanoe County Public Library?
It’s the perfect time to be a Youth Librarian at the Tippecanoe County Public Library! Are you creative, have the energy to match our community youth, and love to engage with children and young adult readers on the journey of lifelong learning? If yes, we would love to hear from you! Lead the youth programming and services at our Klondike branch library and carry out a shared desire to make a difference in the lives of children. Responsibilities include: customer service, reader’s advisory, reference, circulation services and acting as person in charge of the branch when scheduled. Public library experience preferred.
We are seeking a team player who have an interest in:
- constructing creative and fun programming for youth and their caregivers
- organizing, planning, and problem solving
- establishing and maintaining long lasting and effective working relationships with children and young adults
- needs and abilities of children for positive interactions
- collaborative programming and services with local schools and other non-profits
Requirements:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from ALA accredited library
Ability to obtain within 6 months: Indiana Librarian LC5 certification
Compensation and Benefits:
Starting annual pay is $40,560 – $43,680 commensurate with relevant work experience, skills and education
Excellent benefits package - Cigna High Deductible or PPO effective date of hire. TCPL pays majority of employee only health insurance premium.
Health Savings Account (TCPL contributes $1000 annual)/Flexible Spending Account (TCPL contributes $200 annual)
Life Insurance and AD&D effective date of hire (100% TCPL funded)
Long Term Disability after one year (100% TCPL funded)
Voluntary Benefits - Principal Dental and AFLAC
Paid Leave benefits (annual):
· Four weeks vacation
· Four personal days
· Thirteen paid holidays
· Twelve sick days
Indiana Public Retirement System/PERF
Hoosier START/Deferred Compensation Plan 457(b) pre-tax
This is a 40-hour per week position with evenings and some weekends required. Job Description and TCPL employment application located at the library website at: https://tcpl.lib.in.us/library-careers/. Please submit a TCPL application, resume, three references and a letter of interest to Human Resources Coordinator, TCPL, 627 South Street, Lafayette, IN 47901 or by email at hrc@tcpl.lib.in.us.
TCPL is committed to equal employment opportunities. Applications are sought from all qualified people, without regard to race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, disability, Veteran status, national origin, or ancestry.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,560.00 - $43,680.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,560 - $43,680
