Description
The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for an Teen Services Department Head at the Clark County Library.
General Summary:
Under general direction from the Branch Manager or designee, the Teen Services Department Head exercises general supervision over the services of the Teen Services Department. This position performs a variety of professional and supervisory work, including the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs and partnerships, as well as the operation of a library services department at a branch library. Acts as Person-in-Charge (PIC) on a routine basis and as needed.
Department Overview:
The Teen Services Department supports the development of the material collection and the three unique spaces that make up the Clark County Teen Services Department: the Teen Maker Lab, Teen Lounge, and the Career Pathways Classroom. The Department focuses on providing educational, career, and life-skill support to youth ages 12-19.
Description of hours and wages:
The pay range for this position is $82,168 to $110,113 per year. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA exempt position.
*A Relocation Reimbursement of up to $2,500 is available to assist with relocation of over 100 miles.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, May 10, 2026. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.
*We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around Thursday, May 28, 2026.
Requirements
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Librarian plus:
1. Supervises assigned staff, including but not limited to:
a. Performance coaching and management.
b. Career counseling and development.
c. Conflict resolution.
2. Develops relationships and communicates with the local community to assist in the establishment of programs and outreach initiatives to support community and District goals.
3. Performs and leads collection development and maintenance activities for the assigned department.
4. Plans, coordinates, and assigns outreach and library programming.
5. Prepares and maintains files, records, and reports.
6. Processes and handles confidential information with discretion.
7. Sets short-term (daily to annual) operational goals for assigned service or department.
8. Organizes and reviews work for efficient results and accuracy.
9. Monitors department compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, best practices, and District policies and procedures.
10. Monitors and adapts to current and emerging trends in library administration/science and public administration and makes recommendations regarding future department, branch, and District strategies and planning.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
Competencies of Librarian plus:
MS Office suite and general computing software and equipment
Automated library systems
Report and record-keeping
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Education:
Required: Master's Degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
Preferred: N/A
Experience:
Required: One (1) year supervisory experience as a professional librarian in a related library department.
Preferred: Three (3) years professional librarian experience with at least two (2) years supervisory experience in a public library. And one (1) year of direct experience working with youth or teens in an educational setting.
License or Certification:
Required:
Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada Driver’s License at the time of hire.
Prior completion of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s (LVCCLD) Person-in-Charge (PIC) Training or completion of core PIC Training within six (6) months of assuming the position.
District provided AED/CPR certification must be completed within six months from date of employment and must be maintained (current) while in a covered position.
Preferred: N/A
Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
KSAs of Librarian plus:
Ability to implement strategic library services and objectives.
Ability to lead with professional composure.
*PLEASE NOTE: Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.
Schedule:
Monday: 9:15 am-6:15 pm
Tuesday: 9:15 am-6:15 pm
Wednesday: 11:15 am-8:15 pm
Thursday: 9:15 am-6:15 pm
Friday: 9:15 am-6:15 am
*This schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District.
Benefits:
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.
Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).
Tuition reimbursement.
For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/
