<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000000; font-size:10pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;"><u><span>Youth Services Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></u></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>The Dowagiac District Library
is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to provide top-notch
programming and library services to youth of all ages. A bachelor’s degree or higher is required and
recent MLS/MLIS graduates are encouraged to apply.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span>Job Description:</span></b><span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>Under the supervision of the Library Director,
performs professional library work related to:<br>
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</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Planning, organizing, and
executing library programs and activities designed for children ages birth
through grade 12, including the Summer Reading Program.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Submitting press releases on
programs to local media outlets.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Coordinating in-house
activities with staff.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Assisting patrons in the selection
and use of library materials and electronic resources.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Developing and maintaining
library collections and program supplies within the Children’s Department.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Performing outreach to area
schools, daycares, and others to promote the Library.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Providing excellent customer
service and management of the children’s circulation desk.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Participating in continuing
education opportunities, including attending conferences and meetings.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Processing children’s
materials for the collections.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Performing other duties as
assigned.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span>Job Requirements:</span></b><span><o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Requires a bachelor’s degree
and experience working with children and teens.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Masters in Library and
Information Science candidates preferred.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Strong knowledge of
children’s books and series.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Experience with eBooks,
tablets, and other current technologies.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Excellent oral and written
communication skills.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Self-motivated and creative.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span>·<span>
</span></span><!--[endif]--><span>Strong organizational
skills.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span>Hours:</span></b><span> 40 hours per week,
including one Saturday a month and one evening a week.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span>Salary:</span></b><span> $27,000-$30,000/yr.
depending on experience. Benefits
include health/dental/vision insurance and paid time off.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><span>To Apply:</span></b><span> Email cover letter, resume,
and program description writing sample to Library Director Matt Weston at </span><a href="mailto:mweston@dowagiacdl.org"><span>mweston@dowagiacdl.org</span></a><span>. Applications received by
5:00pm Tuesday, April 5<sup>th</sup> will be given first consideration.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><b><i><span>Program Description Writing Sample:<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>In one paragraph, write a program description
for a special children’s or teen library program of your choice, as it might
appear on the Library’s website or in the local paper.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><span><br></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;"><br></div><div>
</div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;"><span>**The Dowagiac District Library is an equal opportunity employer**</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;"><span><br></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;"><span><br></span></div><div><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" mce_style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Matt Weston, Library Director</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" mce_style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Dowagiac District Library</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" mce_style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">211 Commercial St.</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" mce_style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">Dowagiac, MI 49047</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" mce_style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">269-782-3720</div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;" mce_style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div></span></body></html>