Community Engagement Librarian – Youth

Under the direction of the Manager of Communications & Engagement, the Community Engagement Librarian seeks, creates, and develops opportunities for engaging with children, youth, and families to expand the Library’s reach in the community. The goal is to understand and respond to the specific needs and interests of children, youth and families of all backgrounds, including Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, as well as immigrants and those facing accessibility barriers. Community engagement includes the development and delivery of in-person and virtual programs, events, and initiatives designed to educate, entertain, and enrich patrons’ lives. It may also include the use of surveys, focus groups, research, and special committee work that increase staff awareness of the changing demands and expectations of different patron groups. The Community Engagement Librarian – Youth Services nurtures ongoing relationships with anchor institutions, including schools, civic agencies, non-profit and other organizations that play a vital role in supporting well-being and in advancing the socioeconomic development of the community. The incumbent may also participate in the hiring, supervising, and training of support staff whose primary tasks include assisting with the activities described above.

This individual is also expected to regularly provide reference, readers’ advisory, referral, and basic customer account and circulation services to patrons, in person at public-facing service points and by telephone or virtually; and adhere to established quality standards.

The Library is a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. This position includes both evening and weekend shifts.

The incumbent participates in the creation and maintenance of a respectful and inclusionary workplace, meeting expectations that adhere to the Library’s policies and procedures.

We are looking for:

• A Masters degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program or equivalent.
• 2-3 years experience in a supervisory position including hiring, scheduling, developing training plans, coaching and support, and performance management.
• 2 years pertinent library experience or any equivalent combination of education, experience and training sufficient to indicate a substantive knowledge about practical and philosophical approaches to building community networks and establishing relationships with outside organizations and historically marginalized populations (particularly BIPOC, immigrant audiences, and people facing accessibility barriers), and the development, delivery, and evaluation of library programs, events, and initiatives.
• Knowledge of computer software and hardware as it applies to library and information services, and proven keyboarding skills.
• Familiarity with gaming systems is an asset.
• Knowledge of tools and standards of website maintenance and development is preferred.
• Knowledge of any language in addition to English is considered an asset.
• One year demonstrated experience with budgeting.
• Valid Class 5 Drivers License

At the Prince George Public Library, we are proud of our record of innovation, leadership, and service within our community and among libraries in British Columbia, and embrace our mission to “build community resilience by creating welcoming and inclusive spaces for every person to read, connect, and share.”

This position works 37.5 hours per week and offers a competitive starting wage ($35.85/hr.).