| Organization Name |  | Department of Public Libraries |
| | CLOSING DATE: October 18, 2022 Do you really enjoy, like, and appreciate teenagers? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of teens who are facing the challenges of today’s world? Are you comfortable with the latest tech and social media that teens are using? Then we would like to welcome you to our organization. Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL), an urban and diverse library system with 21 locations serving a population of 1 million residents, seeks an innovative and dynamic individual to expand and transform services, programs, and resources for teens ages 12 to 18. The Teen Services Program Manager (Program Manager I) will: - Work with branch staff to develop teen services in alignment with the MCPL strategic goal of ensuring that teens are ready for college and/or the workforce, and to be lifelong users of the library.
- Lead community-wide outreach activities, such as the Teen component of the Summer Reading Challenge.
- Develop new and rich teen programs in a variety of areas including STEM, career development, digital, financial and health literacy, and use of library resources.
- Represent MCPL on local, state, and national organizations that address issues concerning teens.
- Establish a systemwide Teen Advisory Board (TAB) and support branches in establishment of local TABs.
This position reports to the Assistant Director, Programs and Outreach, and provides technical expertise and leadership to staff by mentoring, coaching, assigning, and evaluating work; as well as developing, planning, and implementing traditional, virtual, and cutting-edge programs, resources, and services for teens ages 12 to 18. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply. Additional pay may be available for bi-lingual languages other than English. To qualify for multilingual pay, applicants will be required to successfully pass a multilingual examination. Hours for this position are: Library hours of operation are 7 days a week including nights, days, and weekends. Employees are expected to be available for work during these times. Individual schedules, including nights and weekends, will vary based on branch operational needs. About Montgomery County: Montgomery County is Maryland's most populous jurisdiction with some of the nation’s most diverse cities within 497 square miles of land area. Approximately 1 million people live in Montgomery County and 7 million tourists visit every year. Over 160,000 students are enrolled in the County’s 209 schools. We are adjacent to the nation's capital, Washington, D.C. |
| | Effective August 30, 2021 all new hires will be required to provide proof that they are fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus prior to their first date of employment. Individuals who are unable to be vaccinated should contact OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov to discuss possible accommodations. OHR reviews the minimum qualifications of all applicants, irrespective of whether the candidate has previously been found to have met the minimum requirements for the job or been temporarily promoted to the same position. This evaluation is based solely on the information contained in the application/resume submitted for this specific position/IRC. Montgomery County Government is an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce diversity. Accordingly, as it relates to employment opportunities, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, in accordance with the law. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Human Resources via email to OHR@montgomerycountymd.gov. Individual determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made in accordance with all applicable laws. Montgomery County Government also provides hiring preference to certain categories of veterans and veterans/persons with a disability. For more information and to claim employment preference, please refer to the Careers webpage on Hiring Preference. All applicants will respond to a series of questions related to their education, relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities required to minimally perform the job. The applicant's responses in conjunction with their resume and all other information provided in the employment application process will be evaluated to determine the minimum qualifications and preferred criteria status. Based on the results, the highest qualified applicants will be placed on an Eligible List and may be considered for an interview. Employees meeting minimum qualifications who are the same grade will be placed on Eligible List as a "Lateral Transfer" candidate and may be considered for interview. If selected for consideration for this position, you may be required to provide evidence that you possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities indicated on your resume. Montgomery County Ethics Law: Except as provided by law or regulation, the County's "Public Employees" (which does not include employees of the Sheriff's office) are subject to the County's ethics law including the requirements to obtain advanced approval of any outside employment and the prohibitions on certain outside employment. The outside employment requirements of the ethics law can be found at 19A-12 of the County Code. Additional information about outside employment can be obtained from the Ethics Commission website. |
| | All minimally qualified candidates will be placed on the eligible list with a status of qualified. The selection interview will evaluate such things as the items highlighted below. Taking the time to address these areas in your resume is recommended. - Knowledge of developmental stages of teens ages 12 to 18.
- Knowledge of Young Adult literature for teens ages 12 to 18.
- Experience overseeing development, planning, and implementation of traditional, virtual, and innovative programs, resources, and services for teens ages 12 to 18.
- Experience developing and maintaining collaborative relationships and partnerships with community organizations, County departments, and agencies.
- Experience supervising staff and leading staff project teams.
- Experience developing and presenting staff training in teen development, learning and library resources for teens.
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