Logo
Lee County

Lee County is hiring: Librarian, Youth Services in Cape Coral

Lee County, Cape Coral, FL, United States, 33990

Save Job

The Lee County Library System, a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, is seeking a passionate and community-minded Youth Services Librarian to join the team at the Cape Coral Public Library. If you are enthusiastic about public library service, committed to making a difference, and eager to help children and families grow through literacy and learning, we want to hear from you!


This is an exciting opportunity to engage with the community, foster a love of reading, and develop innovative programs and services for children and teens. The ideal candidate will be a self-starter with a positive attitude, excellent judgment, and a collaborative spirit.

  • Provide exceptional customer service to patrons of all ages, assisting with library resources, technology, reference, and readers’ advisory.
  • Plan, promote, and present engaging programs for children and teens—both in the library and through community outreach.
  • Maintain and develop the children’s and teen’s collections through regular weeding, selection, and display.
  • Offer tailored readers’ advisory services to children and teens.
  • Present tours and programs to school and community groups visiting the library.
  • Provide technology instruction and support to staff and patrons.
  • Lead or participate in branch and system-wide committees and initiatives.
  • Explain and uphold library policies and procedures with professionalism and clarity.
  • Serve as Librarian-in-Charge during assigned shifts.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and stay current on library trends and emerging technologies.
  • Actively engage with schools, parents, and community partners to build relationships and promote library programs and services.
  • Assists with teen-focused programming such as crafts, makerspace activities, gaming events, Teen Advisory Groups, and special events.
  • Supervise paraprofessional staff, as assigned.

Required:

  • A Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited library school

OR

  • A Bachelor’s Degree with current enrollment in an accredited library science program and graduation within 6 months of hire.
  • Demonstrated customer service experience, preferably in a library or related setting.
  • Ability to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
Preferred:
  • Preferred: Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited program
  • One year of library or related public service experience.
  • Valid Florida driver’s license.
  • Additional language proficiency.
  • Multilingual skills (preferred but not required).

  • Strong communication, collaboration, and customer service skills.

  • Experience in planning and conducting programs for children and teens.

  • Familiarity with current and emerging library technologies.

  • Ability to evaluate community needs and develop targeted, engaging services.

  • Experience with outreach and building partnerships with schools and community groups.

  • Ability to positively engage with a diverse community, including non-English-speaking patrons.

  • This is a full-time position (80 hours bi-weekly). Schedule includes evenings, Saturdays, and occasional Sundays.

  • Must be able to operate various equipment, including computers, photocopiers, cash registers, self-check machines, and assistive devices.

  • Candidates must be willing and able to transfer temporarily or permanently to another library location, based on organizational needs.

#J-18808-Ljbffr