Librarian II/Youth Services position #117000063

About the role

Join our team and make a lasting impact on the lives of children, teens, and families throughout Cumberland County! As a Librarian II in Youth Services, you will inspire a love of reading and learning by providing outstanding reference assistance, readers’ advisory services, and engaging programs for youth from birth through grade 12. This dynamic leadership role offers the opportunity to supervise and mentor staff, develop innovative services, and help shape programs that meet the evolving needs of our community.

Responsibilities

• Provide outstanding reference assistance and readers’ advisory services for youth from birth through grade 12.
• Develop and deliver engaging programs that foster a love of reading and learning.
• Supervise and mentor staff within the Youth Services department.
• Create innovative services tailored to the evolving needs of the community.

Conditions

• Driving is an essential function of this classification. Must have or obtain and maintain a valid North Carolina Driver’s License within sixty (60) days of employment and maintain license with an acceptable driving record.
• This position involves working with juveniles less than 18 years of age and may be required to undergo a fingerprint-based criminal history check conducted by the North Carolina State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) in accordance with Session Law 2025-16.
• Background check with local law enforcement agency required.
• Each applicant who is tendered an offer for employment shall be tested for the use of drugs specified in the County policy. Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a master’s degree in Library Science.
• One (1) year of professional library experience, preferably including six months of supervisory experience.
• Management preferences include experience in providing services to youth and a demonstrated ability to manage a grant-related project with minimal supervision.