Youth Services Librarian, Deptford Free Public Library

Organization: Deptford Free Public Library

Position title: Youth Services Librarian

Job Description:

Youth Services Librarian


Are you a creative, community-minded librarian
ready to make a big impact? The Deptford Free Public Library is seeking an
enthusiastic and innovative Youth Services Librarian to lead
engaging programs, connect with families, and inspire young minds from toddlers
to teens. This is an exciting opportunity to bring fresh ideas, foster
inclusion, and help shape the future of youth services in our library and our
community.

The Youth Services Librarian, under the supervision of the
Library Director, is responsible for all activities and services assigned to
the Youth Services Department.

 What You’ll Do:

•  Plan, promote, and present
      dynamic, inclusive programs for children, teens, and their families –
      ensuring activities are welcoming, adaptable, and engaging for
      participants of all abilities, learning styles, and backgrounds.

• Build strong relationships with
      local schools, community organizations, and families to extend the
      library’s reach beyond our walls.

• Create engaging social media
      posts, flyers, and other promotional content to highlight programs and
      services.

• Develop and maintain an
      inviting, inclusive, and creative youth space.

• Curate inclusive and engaging
      children’s and teen collections through the selection of materials and
      thoughtful collection maintenance. 

• Provide excellent reader’s
      advisory and reference services to all ages, with a special focus on youth
      and their caregivers.

• Collaborate with colleagues to
      ensure innovative, responsive, and equitable library services.

 What We’re Looking For:

•  MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited
      program.

• NJ State Professional Librarian
      Certification (or ability to obtain).

• Passion for working with
      children and teens, and a genuine desire to inspire a love of reading and learning.

• Experience in program planning,
      outreach, and/or community engagement.

• Strong communication skills,
      both in-person and online.

• Creativity, flexibility, and a
      sense of fun.

• Commitment to diversity,
      equity, inclusion, and accessibility in youth programming, with an
      understanding of how to adapt services to meet a variety of needs,
      including those of neurodiverse children.

• Comfort with technology and
      social media platforms.

Compensation & Schedule:

Full-time position (35 hour work week plus 1/2 hour unpaid meal break). Schedule includes evenings and every other Saturday.

Position includes health benefits and paid sick, vacation and personal time. The Library participates in the NJ State pension system. 

How to Apply:

Please email your resume, cover letter, and three professional
references to burnsm@deptfordpubliclibrary.org  by October 10,
2025. Email subject line must read ‘Youth Services Librarian Position’ and all
attached materials must be either PDF or Word documents.  The Library will only contact candidates they wish to interview.
The Deptford Free Public Library is an equal opportunity employer. 

Application link or email address: burnsm@deptfordpubliclibrary.org

Salary range or hourly wage: $50,000

MLS required: Yes, an MLS is required.

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