JOB OPPORTUNITY: Youth Services Branch Supervisor - Worcester Public Library

[Peggy Lelievre]

Good afternoon –

 

The Worcester Public Library has an exciting opportunity with our Youth Services Department as part of our One City One Library team! This is a full-time paraprofessional positions of 40 hours per week and includes full benefits with the City of Worcester.

 

Salary

 

$25.61 - $31.04/hourly, based on experience

 

Description

 

This is a paraprofessional position, reporting to the Youth Services Branch Manager. This position is responsible for supervising the daily operations of assigned branch libraries and providing exemplary customer service for the One City One Library locations, located in Worcester elementary schools.  The ideal person in this position will possess excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills and have experience working with diverse populations in an urban community. Work will include evenings, weekends and assignments in other departments, locations and Mobile services vehicle.

 

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

 

For a full job description please visit: www.mywpl.org/jobs-wpl

Minimum Requirements

 

• Bachelor Degree in  Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Human Services and Youth Development or a related field OR:
• An equivalent combination of education, training and five (5) years of relevant experience in a Youth Development field which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job will be considered in lieu of the above requirements
• (1) year of supervisory experience in a youth setting.
• Ability to successfully pass a CORI/SORI.
• Ability to travel between required locations.

 

Preferred Qualifications

 

• Three (3) years of library experience, including one (1) year of direct service to the public.
• Experience with an integrated library system such as Evergreen software.
• Two (2) years of supervisory experience in a youth setting.
• Background in childhood education.

 

To apply, please visit: www.worcesterma.gov/employment or send resume and cover letter to: City of Worcester, 455 Main Street, Room 109, Worcester, MA 01608. OPEN UNTIL FILLED, applications received prior to or on FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2025, will receive preference. Preference is given to Worcester residents. The City of Worcester is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, people with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Direct inquiries to: City Hall, Human Resources, Room 109, 508-799-1030, Hir...@worcesterma.gov.

 

Thank you,

 

          Peggy Lelievre, Human Resources & Development Manager (she,her)
                     Worcester Public Library  | 3 Salem Square  |  Worcester, MA  01608 

                     (phone) 508-799-1655  Ext. 35706 | (fax) 508-799-1685