<html><body><span style="font-family:Verdana; color:#000; font-size:10pt;"><div class="MsoNormal" mce_style="font-size:12pt;;text-align: left;" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">**also posted at <a target="_blank" href="http://dowagiacdl.org/">dowagiacdl.org</a></div><div class="MsoNormal" mce_style="font-size:12pt;;text-align: left;" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" mce_fixed="1"> </span></div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;"><span mce_name="u" mce_style="text-decoration: underline;" class="Apple-style-span" mce_fixed="1" style="text-decoration: underline;"><span style="font-size: 12pt;" mce_style="font-size: 12pt;">Youth Services Coordinator</span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_name="u" mce_style="text-decoration: underline;" class="Apple-style-span" mce_fixed="1"><br></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;">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></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" mce_fixed="1"><b>Job Description:</b></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;">Under the supervision of the Library Director, performs professional library work related to:<br><br><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Planning, organizing, and executing current library programs and creating new programs designed for children ages birth through grade twelve.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Performing bi-weekly storytimes based on Every Child Ready to Read’s “five practices” of sing-talk-read-write-play.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Designing and implementing an 8-week Summer Reading Program for children and teens.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Responsible for developing STEAM-related activities in the library Makerspace.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Running a weekly Game Day program for teens using the library’s X-box.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Creating a seasonal newsletter highlighting library programs.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Posting to the library’s social media and website; creating flyers for advertising; submitting press releases on programs to local media outlets.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Assisting patrons in the selection and use of library materials and electronic resources.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Developing and maintaining library collections within the Youth Services Department for children and teens. Purchasing supplies for youth programs and the Makerspace.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Performing outreach to area schools, daycares, and others to promote the Library. Establishing relationships with community partners.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Participating in continuing education opportunities, including attending conferences and meetings.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Processing children’s materials for the collections.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Performing other duties as assigned.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><b><br></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" mce_fixed="1"><b>Job Requirements:</b></span><o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Requires a bachelor’s degree and experience working with children and teens.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Strong knowledge of children’s fiction and nonfiction, including graphic novels.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Experience with eBooks, tablets, and other current technologies.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Excellent oral and written communication skills.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Self-motivated and creative.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="font-family: verdana, geneva;">· Strong organizational skills.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"><o:p> </o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" mce_fixed="1"><b>Hours:</b></span> 40 hours per week, including two Saturdays a month and one evening a week.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" mce_fixed="1"><b>Salary:</b></span> $27,000-$30,000/yr. depending on experience. Benefits include 80% Blue Cross health/dental/vision insurance, MERS defined benefit retirement (10-yr. vesting), and paid time off.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" mce_fixed="1"><b>To Apply:</b></span> Email cover letter, resume, and program description writing sample (below) to Library Director Matt Weston at <a target="_blank" href="mailto:mweston@dowagiacdl.org" mce_onclick="if(window.location==top.location){Popup.composeWindow('pcompose.php?sendto=mweston%40dowagiacdl.org');}else{top.Popup.composeWindow('pcompose.php?sendto=mweston%40dowagiacdl.org');}; return false;">mweston@dowagiacdl.org</a>. Applications received by 5:00pm Tuesday, April 4<span mce_name="sup" mce_style="vertical-align: super;" class="Apple-style-span" mce_fixed="1">th</span> will be given first consideration.<o:p></o:p></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"><span mce_name="strong" mce_style="font-weight: bold;" class="Apple-style-span" mce_fixed="1"><b>Program Description Writing Sample:</b></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;">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></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div class="MsoNormal" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"> </div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;">**The Dowagiac District Library is an equal opportunity employer**</div><div class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="font-size:12pt;font-family: verdana, geneva;"><br></div><div style="font-family: verdana, geneva;"><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>