King County Library System is hiring : Teen Services Librarian - Renton Highlands

Overview

Job Number : 2025-00181

King County Library System (KCLS) in Washington State is seeking a community-oriented and enthusiastic Teen Services Librarian to provide service to the Riverview Region of King County libraries, including Renton, Renton Highlands, Mercer Island, Skyway, Newcastle, and Issaquah. This position primarily serves the Renton and Renton Highlands communities.

The Teen Services Librarian position performs a variety of professional in-library, out-of-library, and online programs and services in support of teens, caregivers, families, schools, and other organizations serving children and teens in the assigned region. This position provides assistance with basic and in-depth technological and informational support by phone, in person, and at outreach locations. This position also participates in selection and maintenance of KCLS materials in the region to meet the unique educational, recreational, and information needs of the community.

General Position Summary

Performs a variety of professional programs and services that are reflective of, and responsive to, community needs and assets. Participates in management of KCLS materials to meet the educational, recreational and information needs of the community. Develops and delivers inclusive and equitable, community-led programs and services. Develops collaborative relationships, programs, and services in partnership with community members and organizations. Provides patrons with basic technological and in-depth informational assistance. Represents KCLS within the larger community.

Applicants Instructions

Applicants must attach a current resume and cover letter which addresses why they are interested in the position and how they meet the qualifications listed.

Schedule

Tuesday : 11 : 15 – 7 : 15 at Renton

Wednesday : 12 : 15 – 8 : 15 at Renton Highlands

Thursday : 10 : 15 – 6 : 15 at Renton Highlands

Friday : 10 : 15 – 6 : 15 at Renton Highlands

Saturday : 10 : 15 – 6 : 15 at Renton Highlands

About King County Library System (KCLS)

KCLS has a vision of a world where knowledge allows diverse communities to prosper and grow. In order to support this vision, we create opportunities through meaningful connections by acting as the knowledge sharing center for over 1.5 million diverse patrons, providing an unparalleled collection of library materials, resources, technology, services, and programs.

Approximately 1,000 engaged and passionate staff provide service in 50 community library locations and through direct outreach, programs, and virtual assistance. Our service area includes cities, towns, tribal lands, and unincorporated districts of King County, with the exception of the city of Seattle.

KCLS values the diverse perspectives, lived experiences, and cultures of all qualified individuals. We seek applicants that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including BIPOC, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, veterans, etc.

KCLS welcomes reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities as an opportunity to assist qualified individuals to participate in the job application or interview process and / or perform the essential functions of the position upon hire. Need an accommodation to apply or interview? Call (425) 369-3224 or email employment@kcls.org.

KCLS ensures equal opportunities and consideration for all job applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. KCLS does not tolerate discrimination or harassment during any stage of employment, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, leave of absence, compensation, or training.

Essential Duties / Major Responsibilities

• Creates, develops, directs, delivers, and evaluates relevant services and programs, including co-creating programs with the community.
• Develops relationships and partnerships with community-based organizations, including civic, business, education, and cultural communities.
• Engages with the community and target service population (e.g., children, teens, adults) using many delivery methods. Promotes the use of materials, services and programs to the community.
• Participates in community activities by providing information, answering questions and discussing community needs for services. Represents the Library and makes public presentations.
• Identifies and stays current with service area and understands their informational needs and interests. Plans and organizes information for use by service population. Identifies future needs and trends for information services.
• Provides and responds to in-depth readers’ advisory, informational and specialty service questions. Provides depth of knowledge in specialty area or skill set such as children’s, teen and adult services. Assists and educates patrons in the use of library technology resources.
• Promotes and supports Intellectual Freedom principles with staff and patrons. Resolves related concerns or redirects to appropriate source.
• Promotes and supports KCLS’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion values with staff and patrons. Centers the experiences of people and communities who are most affected by structural inequities when engaging in programming, partnerships, and information services work.
• Mentors, trains, and models for other staff. Works closely with the Public Services Assistant (PSA) position in support of excellence in informational and readers’ advisory services.
• Creates and provides relevant and timely communications.
• Participates in collection development and maintenance activities.

Secondary Duties

Core Values

Customer Focus : Primarily focused on customer needs, delivering high-quality, value-added services and fostering equitable services and meaningful connections.

Valuing Diversity : Manages relationships inclusively and equitably; respects and learns from differences.

Ethics, Values, and Judgment : Demonstrates professional standards, defends intellectual freedom and patron confidentiality.

Professional & Technical Knowledge : Maintains proficiency and stays current in position-related areas to support others.

Interpersonal Savvy / Teamwork & Collaboration / Dealing with Ambiguity / Organizing and Planning : Describes the ability to work with diverse people, collaborate, adapt to ambiguity, and plan effectively.

Education / Experience

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is constantly using hands to grasp objects, frequently finger / keyboard. The employee will frequently stand and walk and reach up to chest level with hands and arms and up to frequently bend. Occasionally squats, kneels and sits on floor and will seldom crawl. The employee will frequently lift / carry 10 pounds, occasionally up to 20 pounds and seldom up to 50 pounds and occasionally push / pull carts using light force.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in a typical library environment and in the community for engagement activities. Interactions with individuals that involve behavioral issues may occur. Incumbent must be available for a varied work schedule, including early mornings, evenings and / or weekends, which may change periodically. Extensive travel within the service area is required.

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