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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
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in teen services librarian jobs.
- Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited program
- Experience designing and facilitating programs specifically for teenagers aged 12 to 18
- Proficiency with integrated library systems such as Sierra, Evergreen, or Polaris
- Familiarity with young adult literature, reader's advisory, and collection development practices
- State library certification or eligibility to obtain certification upon hire
- Experience with community outreach, school partnerships, or underserved youth populations
Tips for Your Teen Services Librarian Job Search
Tailor your resume for YA programming
Hiring managers want concrete evidence of teen engagement, not just library experience. List specific programs you created or ran, the age groups served, and any measurable outcomes like attendance growth or participation rates from your previous roles.
Highlight your MLIS and relevant coursework
Many teen services librarian postings require an accredited Master of Library and Information Science degree. If yours is in progress, say so explicitly. Call out coursework in youth services, reader's advisory, or information literacy so reviewers don't have to guess.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists teen services librarian openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Search by consortium and system size
Large urban library systems post teen services roles differently than small rural districts. Filtering by system type or city size helps you target environments where your programming scale and community engagement experience will align with what the employer actually needs.
Prepare a programming portfolio before interviews
Many teen services librarian interviews ask you to walk through a program you designed from scratch. Bring a one-page summary of a successful initiative, covering the community need it addressed, how you promoted it to teens, and what the outcome was.
Negotiate for professional development funding
Library systems often have budget lines for conference attendance and continuing education. During offer discussions, ask specifically about support for attending ALA or YALSA events, since ongoing professional development is standard in the field and reasonable to request.
Teen Services Librarian Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most teen services librarians?
The most active employers for teen services librarians right now are Williams-Sonoma, ABA360, and YMCA, and the most openings are in California, New Jersey, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Public library systems account for the large majority of active postings in this role.
How many teen services librarian jobs are remote?
About 34% of teen services librarian openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on, in-person nature of most teen programming work. Administrative functions like collection development, grant writing, and virtual programming coordination are the sub-areas most likely to include remote or hybrid flexibility.
How do you become a teen services librarian?
Start by earning a Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited program, with coursework focused on youth or young adult services. Gain hands-on experience through internships, volunteer roles, or library assistant positions that involve direct work with teenagers. Obtain your state library certification, then apply to entry-level teen or young adult librarian positions at public library systems or school districts.
Can you get hired as a teen services librarian with little experience?
Yes, some library systems hire candidates with limited professional experience if they hold an accredited MLIS and can demonstrate genuine connection to teen communities. Volunteer work running programs at youth organizations, tutoring centers, or community groups counts in lieu of paid library experience. Entry-level postings often note that an MLIS in progress is acceptable, which opens doors before graduation.
What does the teen services librarian interview process look like?
Most library systems conduct a phone or video screening first, followed by an in-person panel interview with library administration and sometimes community members. Candidates are frequently asked to deliver a short program demonstration or present a sample teen program plan on the spot. Reference checks are standard, and the full process from application to offer typically involves multiple rounds over several weeks.
Where can I find and apply to teen services librarian jobs?
You can find and apply to teen services librarian jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and location preferences, and apply directly to each listing that fits.
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