JOB OPENING

CITY OF FARMINGTON

JOB POSITION #66: Teen Librarian

NUMBER OF VACANCIES: 1

DEPARTMENT: Library

WORK LOCATION: Farmington Public Library

SALARY RANGE: $45,000 - $55,000 annually

PAY GRADE: J TYPE OF POSITION: Regular, Full-time

DAYS WORKED: Varies, Monday through Saturday

HOURS WORKED: Varies, typically 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, may flex schedule

APPLICATIONS WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL: Monday, April 27th, 2026

JOB DUTIES

ABOUT THE ROLE:

This is a creative leadership position for a librarian who is passionate about teens and tweens and excited to design services that are relevant, welcoming, and future-focused. You will have the autonomy to imagine new programs, shape collections, activate spaces, and build meaningful relationships with young people while mentoring staff and collaborating across the organization.

This position plays a central role in imagining and delivering innovative services for tweens and teens. Under the strategic leadership of the Youth Services Coordinator, this position leads the day-to-day vision and direction of teen services with significant independence. The role is empowered to bring creativity, initiative, and professional expertise to the work while advancing shared departmental goals and contributing to broader priorities and long-range planning.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Design, implement, and evaluate innovative, interest-driven programs for teens ages 13-18 and tweens ages 8-12, using creative approaches and emerging trends to continually reimagine what youth library services can be.

Champion a responsive, high-impact selection of young adult materials that reflects the identities, interests, and curiosities of teens. Exercise professional judgment in selecting, promoting, and evolving the collection using professional reviews, the library's material selection policy, community insight, and usage data.

Provide inspiring day-to-day leadership, coaching, and mentorship to Youth Services Clerks, Technicians, volunteers, and assigned staff, supporting their growth and success. Help shape the future of the team by participating in recruitment, hiring, onboarding, skill-building, and continuous coaching.

Lead the vision for the Teen Zone as a vibrant, flexible, and highly used destination.

Serve as a dynamic ambassador for the library and for young people, building meaningful connections and elevating the visibility of teen and tween services.

Creatively promote programs, collections, and services through social media, newsletters, digital storytelling, and in-person outreach.

Lead engaging tours, programs, and presentations that introduce new audiences to the library in memorable ways.

Manage designated budget areas, making decisions about resource allocation with accountability, responsibility, and innovative thinking to expand and enhance services.

Play an active role in department-wide operations, supporting shared service points, team initiatives, and coordinated outreach programs.

Keep informed of current trends, technology, and developments affecting librarians through professional reading, education opportunities, and participation in professional organizations. Attends workshops, conferences, and trainings.

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program strongly preferred

Experience working with youth in a library, educational, or community setting

Supervisory or team leadership experience is preferred

Strong background in young adult literature and teen services

Passionate about working with teens and tweens

Creative, energetic, and idea-driven

A collaborative leader and mentor

Community-focused and equity-minded

Comfortable trying new things and learning from them

Highly organized and able to move projects from concept to evaluation

Commitment to intellectual freedom, equitable access, and creating inclusive, welcoming spaces for all young people.

Knowledge of current best practices in teen and tween services, including principles and guidelines from ALA, YALSA, and related professional organizations.

Ability to build meaningful relationships with, peers, teens, families, educators, community partners, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

Strong public speaking, presentation, and group facilitation skills for audiences of varying sizes and ages.

Supportive and collaborative leadership style with the ability to supervise, mentor, and develop staff and volunteers, including training, coaching, and supporting performance growth.

Skill in planning, prioritizing, and managing multiple projects, timelines, and responsibilities with a high degree of independence and initiative.

Strong computer skills, with the ability to effectively learn and use PC operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite, and Google Workspace is required.

Experience with or strong interest in, creative and emerging technologies such as makerspace tools, media production, coding, digital design, gaming, and hands-on learning is preferred. Ability to learn and teach new technologies.

Openness to constructive feedback, professional growth, and continuous learning, along with the ability to both accept and apply direction in support of department goals.

This position is subject to the City's Drug and Alcohol Free Workplace Program which includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident testing, reasonable suspicion testing, return to duty testing, and follow-up testing.

Valid New Mexico driver's license with acceptable driving record for the past 3 years is required.

TOOLS & EQUIPMENT USED:

Library's online catalog and automation system, automated book return, self-check machines, computer reservation system, personal computer and applicable software, book carts, calculator, copy machines, telephones, mobile devices, tablets, audio-visual equipment (such as projectors, sound systems, DVD players), electronic gaming equipment, music system, die-cut equipment, Cricut, 3D printer and software, maker technology, and automobile.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to talk, hear, walk and stand for extended periods of time. The employee is required to use hands to handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must be able to move, shelve, and retrieve materials from high and low positions. This position requires the ability to read aloud effectively and to comprehend and interpret written directions accurately.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed inside and outside in all types of weather conditions.

The noise level in the work environment is moderate to noisy.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, M/F/D/V