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The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library is seeking a creative and community-minded leader to serve as our Teen Services Division Manager. This full-time position leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of services, partnerships, programs, and community initiatives for teens, including the staff and resources responsible for this work, in the Teen Services Division at the Warren Library.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Directly supervises Teen Services division staff by providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities, and participates in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.
- Establishes division priorities, workflows, and service standards to ensure effective delivery of library services, and fosters a culture of excellent customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Monitors and evaluates day-to-day division operations, including circulation, reference, programming, technology assistance, and customer service, and analyzes service trends and community needs to inform decision-making.
- Coordinates, plans, and implements library programs for teens, including system-wide reading challenges, and conducts library events in partnership with library staff and community organizations.
- Develops and maintains the Teen materials collections of W-TCPL libraries within the allocated budget.
- Plans, implements, and oversees outreach, programming, and educational presentations for schools and other community partners serving teens.
- Builds partnerships with community organizations, businesses, schools, and local agencies, and represents the library on community committees.
- Serves as a subject-matter expert in teen services, facilitates system-wide teen programming meetings, and works with the leadership team to develop and implement the library's strategic plan.
- Serves as a key point of escalation for complex public concerns, personnel issues, and operational challenges, and ensures compliance with library policies and safety procedures.
- Ensures efficient use of staff, technology, collections, and operational resources, and oversees facility and technology operations in cooperation with the Facilities and IT Departments.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited library program required.
- Advanced knowledge of teen librarianship, including adolescent behavior, teen literature, and evolving trends in teen culture.
- Progressively responsible managerial experience required.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to all library locations as needed.
- Experience overseeing library operations in a public library setting preferred.
- Experience offering programs, outreach, and services to teen library users in a public library setting preferred.
Compensation
- Starting salary: $28.87/hour ($60,049 annually)
Benefits
- Health insurance with employer HSA contribution
- Life insurance
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS):
- 10% employee contribution, 14% employer contribution
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education Opportunities
How to Apply: Apply online directly through the Library's careers website, https://wtcpl.bamboohr.com/careers.
Position will be open until filled.
The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library is seeking a creative and community-minded leader to serve as our Teen Services Division Manager. This full-time position leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of services, partnerships, programs, and community initiatives for teens, including the staff and resources responsible for this work, in the Teen Services Division at the Warren Library.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Directly supervises Teen Services division staff by providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities, and participates in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.
- Establishes division priorities, workflows, and service standards to ensure effective delivery of library services, and fosters a culture of excellent customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Monitors and evaluates day-to-day division operations, including circulation, reference, programming, technology assistance, and customer service, and analyzes service trends and community needs to inform decision-making.
- Coordinates, plans, and implements library programs for teens, including system-wide reading challenges, and conducts library events in partnership with library staff and community organizations.
- Develops and maintains the Teen materials collections of W-TCPL libraries within the allocated budget.
- Plans, implements, and oversees outreach, programming, and educational presentations for schools and other community partners serving teens.
- Builds partnerships with community organizations, businesses, schools, and local agencies, and represents the library on community committees.
- Serves as a subject-matter expert in teen services, facilitates system-wide teen programming meetings, and works with the leadership team to develop and implement the library's strategic plan.
- Serves as a key point of escalation for complex public concerns, personnel issues, and operational challenges, and ensures compliance with library policies and safety procedures.
- Ensures efficient use of staff, technology, collections, and operational resources, and oversees facility and technology operations in cooperation with the Facilities and IT Departments.
Qualifications and Requirements
- Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited library program required.
- Advanced knowledge of teen librarianship, including adolescent behavior, teen literature, and evolving trends in teen culture.
- Progressively responsible managerial experience required.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed.
- Valid driver's license and the ability to travel to all library locations as needed.
- Experience overseeing library operations in a public library setting preferred.
- Experience offering programs, outreach, and services to teen library users in a public library setting preferred.
Compensation
- Starting salary: $28.87/hour ($60,049 annually)
Benefits
- Health insurance with employer HSA contribution
- Life insurance
- Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS):
- 10% employee contribution, 14% employer contribution
- 13 Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Continuing Education Opportunities
How to Apply: Apply online directly through the Library's careers website, https://wtcpl.bamboohr.com/careers.
Position will be open until filled.
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Who's Hiring
- Williams-Sonoma23
- ABA36015
- YMCA10
- Boys & Girls Clubs of America5
- Boys' Club of New York4
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
- Technology & Software
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in teen librarian jobs.
- Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree from an ALA-accredited program
- Experience designing and facilitating programs specifically for teens or young adults
- Familiarity with young adult literature, graphic novels, and collection development practices
- Strong knowledge of reader advisory services for the 13-18 age group
- Ability to collaborate with schools, community organizations, and youth-serving agencies
- Proficiency with library management systems and digital resource platforms
Tips for Your Teen Librarian Job Search
Tailor your resume to YA programming
Generic library resumes lose out to ones that highlight teen-specific work. List programs you designed for 13-18 year olds, the attendance numbers they drew, and any partnerships you built with schools or community organizations to bring teens in.
Highlight your MLIS and relevant coursework
Most postings require a Master of Library and Information Science. If yours included youth services, school librarianship, or cataloging coursework, name those concentrations directly in your resume summary so hiring managers see the match immediately.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists teen librarian openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Show your familiarity with young adult collections
Hiring committees want to know you understand YA literature, graphic novels, and reluctant-reader titles. Name specific authors, award lists like Printz or Morris, and any reader advisory or collection-weeding experience you have with teen materials.
Prepare for scenario questions about teen behavior
Interviewers frequently ask how you'd handle a disruptive teen, a parent complaint, or a student who is unhoused and using the library as a safe space. Prepare two or three concrete examples that show de-escalation skills and empathy without disciplinary overreach.
Negotiate for a programming budget in your offer
Teen librarian roles often come with discretionary program funds that vary widely between systems. During the offer stage, ask what the annual programming budget is and whether there is flexibility, so you know what you are actually taking on before you accept.
Teen Librarian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most teen librarians?
Williams-Sonoma, ABA360, and YMCA are hiring the most teen librarians right now, with openings concentrated in California, New Jersey, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Public library systems account for the majority of active postings, with school districts and academic libraries making up most of the remainder.
How many teen librarian jobs are remote?
About 34% of teen librarian openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the in-person nature of most of the role. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or hybrid arrangements include digital services coordination, virtual programming, and collection development work that does not require a physical branch presence.
How do you become a teen librarian?
Start by earning a Master of Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program, ideally with a concentration in youth or young adult services. Gain hands-on experience through internships, volunteer work, or paraprofessional roles in a public or school library serving teens. Build a portfolio of programs you have created or helped run, and get familiar with YA literature, reader advisory, and collection management before applying to professional positions.
Can you get a teen librarian job with little experience?
Yes, entry-level teen librarian roles do exist, particularly at smaller public library branches that need a generalist with youth services enthusiasm more than a long resume. Strengthen your application by documenting any work with teenagers in any context, including tutoring, camp counseling, or community mentorship. Highlight relevant MLIS coursework, any practicum hours in a youth department, and your familiarity with current YA titles and formats.
What does the teen librarian interview process look like?
Most library systems use a panel interview with a mix of library administration, branch managers, and sometimes a youth services colleague. Expect behavioral questions about managing teen behavior, designing inclusive programs, and handling parent or community concerns. Some systems include a short presentation or program pitch as a second round. The full process typically moves from a phone screen to one or two in-person rounds before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to teen librarian jobs?
You can find and apply to teen librarian jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from public library systems, school districts, and other employers across the United States. Find the roles that fit your experience and location, then apply directly to each listing from the page.
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