Description:
Job Title: Youth Services Coordinator
Reports To: Library Director
FLSA Status: Full-Time
Location: FOR Sto-Rox Library, McKees Rocks, PA

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Youth Services Coordinator is responsible for planning, implementing, and evaluating engaging, developmentally appropriate programs and services for children and teens (ages 0–18) at the FOR Sto-Rox Library. This role supports literacy development, educational enrichment, and cultural awareness, with a strong emphasis on equity, inclusion, and community engagement.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Library Science, Social Work, or experience in field with ongoing CE training.
• Experience working with youth in educational or community settings.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a diverse, community-oriented environment.
• Familiarity with trauma-informed practices, youth development principles, and culturally responsive programming is a plus.
• Must pass required background checks (PA Child Abuse, Criminal Record, FBI Fingerprinting).

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Bilingual abilities (especially Spanish) are a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Canva, and/or library software systems.
• Experience coordinating volunteers or teen leadership initiatives.

Program Development & Facilitation

• Design, promote, and lead creative and educational programs for youth, including story times, after-school activities, teen workshops, and summer reading initiatives.
• Coordinate with local schools, organizations, and families to align services with community needs.
• Integrate STEAM, cultural arts, and life skills into programming (e.g., photography, culinary arts, African drumming, etc.).

Outreach & Partnerships

• Build and maintain partnerships with community organizations, especially those serving Sto-Rox youth and families.
• Represent the library at school and community events, promoting library resources and services.
• Collaborate with internal programs such as Families Foremost to extend youth engagement.

Library Services

• Provide excellent customer service to children, teens, and caregivers.
• Recommend age-appropriate books and resources.
• Assist with collection development and maintenance of youth materials.
• Work at the Library desk and assist with the ongoing operations of the front desk and circulation as required

Administrative Duties

• Track attendance and participation for reporting and grant purposes.
• Assist in preparing program reports, promotional materials, and social media content.
• Help secure program funding and donations when possible.
• Assist with other duties as assigned.

Requirements: