Head of Youth Services, Nevins Library (Methuen)
The Nevins Library is seeking to fill a Full Time Head of
Youth Services Position beginning in April 2026. The Nevins
Library is a private non-profit organization that serves as
the public library for the City of Methuen, a diverse
community of 53,000. The library is seeking a
motivated,
enthusiastic, detail-oriented, compassionate
leader to oversee a team of 7 staff. The Head of Youth
Services supervises all aspects of service to youth ages
0-18, their families and caregivers. This includes Youth
Services staff scheduling, materials selection, program
development,
outreach, and building community
partnerships. This position works closely with the Library
Leadership Team, and can have supervisory responsibility for
the building, staff and patron safety, as scheduled and as
needed. This position reports to the Library Director.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, includes nights and weekends. Flexible hours, as necessitated by departmental scheduling needs, exempt employee.
Benefits include: Paid Time Off and Holidays, Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Options. Employees of the Nevins Library are not eligible for participation in the MA State Retirement System, but do contribute to Social Security and may participate in a 403b employer match retirement savings plan.
Link to full job posting: https:// www.nevinslibrary.org/job-posting/
Link to full job description: https:// www.nevinslibrary.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Head-of- Youth-Services-Job-Description.pdf
Qualifications
• A minimum of 3 years of appropriate public library
experience serving a diverse, evolving community –
Children’s or Youth services preferred
•
Flexible, self-motivated individual with technology,
budgeting, grant writing, and collection development
experience
• Strong team player and problem-solver
with significant leadership skills
• Ability to
work within the framework of Library policies and practices
to provide excellent customer service
• All Nevins
Library employees must pass a CORI check
•
Understands and respects people of all ages, cultures, and
backgrounds
• Ability to communicate in any
language in addition to English a plus
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$65,000.00 - $68,000.00 / yearClosing Date
March 25, 2026
How to Apply
Please email a cover letter and resume
(preferably in one file) to Sarah Sullivan,
Director Nevins Library at
ssullivan@nevinslibrary.org OR drop off to 305
Broadway, Methuen,
MA 01844 Attn. Sarah
Sullivan
Posted
2026-03-11 | Quick link to this job