Are you looking for a challenging job working with a great team of people who aren't afraid to push the envelope to evolve service, programs, initiatives, collections and efforts to fit the community? Here it is!
You get to work in the La Crosse area, famous for its exceptional natural beauty. The city (metropolitan population 126,838 based on the 2010 census) is located on the east bank of the Mississippi River below towering bluffs. Abundant water and woodlands provide year-round recreation sites for hiking, biking, skiing, hunting, camping, and other outdoor activities. La Crosse is also home to two universities, a technical college, a symphony orchestra, excellent theatrical and cultural events, and superb health care facilities. The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is a major flyway for migratory birds and boasts the longest river refuge in the continental United States.
Oh and we can meet for lunch anytime! Throw that hat in the ring!
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Application Deadline
Monday, February 19th, 2018 to Thursday, March 8th, 2018
Brief Job Description:
Do you have your dream job? You could! If you're eager for a challenge, and welcome the opportunity to network within the community to create amazing results, love collaboration and trying new ideas, and are fearless in your approach to great service using tech and non-tech means, you may be who we are looking for.
We seek a motivated, dynamic person to join our youth services team in beautiful La Crosse, Wisconsin - someone who loves to work with infants, toddlers and children of all ages—along with their families and caregivers; has outstanding customer service skills; is outgoing with a great sense of humor and flexibility and who has the ability to sell the library and literacy to everyone in our community.
Strong skills in early literacy programming specifically but also programs, outreach and services for infants through teens, excellent collection development skills, and a finger on the pulse of innovative youth services, are key as is the ability to take things from big vision to real life implementation.
The ideal candidate for this full-time position will have an MLS and at least two years experience working in public library youth services or the equivalent in education and experience. In return, you will have the opportunity to work with a star team of professionals, receive an excellent benefit package, be in a strong professional development environment and transform traditional library services. Salary starting at $50,900.
Electronic submissions only; interested applicants can submit a resume with references and cover letter to Youth Services Manager Dawn Wacek. Preference to applications received by March 8, 2018. Position will remain open until filled.
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