Head of Youth Services, Chelmsford Public Library (Chelmsford)
The Chelmsford Public Library is looking for a dynamic
Head of Youth Services: a creative professional with
experience in programming, reader’s advisory,
reference, and customer service to children and teens along
with
their families and caregivers. We want someone
dedicated to managing a department in a collaborative
way
that is aligned with the mission of the library and
attuned to the needs of staff. Our thriving department needs
a
passionate librarian who will bring a successful
service area to new heights.
Our ideal candidate will have experience working with a
team to design and provide vibrant programs to kids
ages 0-18 and their families. Do you specialize in
community outreach, STEAM, early literacy,
intergenerational
programming, or something we
haven’t thought of yet? Our tween & teen services
are growing and experience
reaching this population is
essential; our teen specialist is excited to dream up new
ideas with you! We’re eager
to explore new and
innovative services for youth of all ages in Chelmsford.
Being an ambassador for the love of reading is a priority
for this position. This librarian will be ready to
oversee
collection development at our main library and
branch, directing a well-read and knowledgeable staff. Are
you
excited to find the newest, high-quality items
while staying on the lookout for titles that will be a
reader’s next
favorite book? We'd love to hear
your ideas about getting books (in all formats!) into the
hands of kids.
We offer the opportunity to work with a crackerjack youth
services team and other committed, forward-thinking
department heads (and an overall staff of 30) - all
providing exceptional customer service. You’ll be
working in
an organization that lives its values of
reading, inclusion, curiosity, and fun. We believe in every
staff member
having opportunities to learn and grow; we
want to help you succeed and achieve your goals as you help
us
achieve the library’s.
We want to be wowed! Convince us with your cover letter
and resume that you’re the right person to round
out
our strong team. Please visit the Library website
for the full job description.
Schedule: 37.5 hours weekly including one evening and one
Saturday out of four. Candidate to start within 30
days
of acceptance of offer. This position is not remote.
Our Library and Community: A fun and rewarding place to
work! We have highly engaged residents and Town
counterparts who support the library in visible ways. Our
staff, Trustees, and Friends are excited to turn new
ideas into reality, and we’re not afraid to try
things out. We have welcomed many vibrant new librarians in
the
past few years as other staff grew into new
positions; we support professional growth and cultivate
an
environment of mentorship and inclusion.
Qualifications
MLS/MLIS or equivalent combination of education and
experience
• Minimum of three years of experience
working with children, teens, and their caregivers
• Working knowledge and appreciation of
children’s and young adult literature
•
Demonstrated training or capacity for management and/or
supervision; minimum of one year of
supervisory
experience strongly preferred
• Library outreach,
partnerships, and off-site experience strongly preferred
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$64,505.00 - $92,595.00 / year
Salary Notes
Salary range is in 10 steps.
Closing Date
4/3/2026
How to Apply
Please send cover letter and resume to Vickie
Turcotte, Assistant Library Director, at
vturcotte@chelmsfordlibrary.org . This job
includes health, dental and life insurance
benefits and is represented
by the Chelmsford
Federation of Teachers, Local 3569. The Town of
Chelmsford is an EEO/AA Employer. We
encourage candidates of diverse backgrounds and
abilities to apply
Posted
2026-03-12