Head of Youth Services, Wiggin Memorial Library (Stratham, NH)
The library is looking to hire a dynamic, talented, visionary Head of Youth Services!
Reports to: Library Director
Classification: Exempt, FT Exemption: Professional
Weekly Hours Required: 40
Summary
The Head of Youth Services is responsible for the overall planning and direction of the Youth Services Department, leading all department activities working with youth ages 0-18, their families and caregivers. They ensure that all Youth Services are provided to the highest standard via management of staffing, budgeting, and all department operations.
The Head of Youth Services enjoys working with children, teens, and their families, provides exceptional customer service, has extensive working knowledge of children’s and young adult literature, and leads a team-centered approach to work at all levels of the department. They are committed to forming and maintaining healthy, positive, supportive relationships with all library colleagues and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries both with fellow staff and patrons.
Qualifications
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. Typical ways to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Masters of Library and Information Science from ALA accredited degree program highly preferred.
Prior library experience, with demonstrated increasing responsibility over time.
Advanced degree in education or other youth-focused field with corresponding experience
Considerable, successful experience working with children and/or teens in a similar setting
Experience supervising employees or managing a department, including performance appraisal.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
NA
Salary Range
$56,000.00 - $59,000.00 / yearClosing Date
10/20/2025
How to Apply
For more information please visit: https://www.library.strathamnh.gov/job-posting-head-youth-services
Please read through the full position description below before submitting your application materials (cover letter and resume) by email to library@wigginml.org.
Posted
2025-10-06 | Quick link to this job