Head of Children’s Services – Goodnow Library
Description:
The Goodnow Library seeks an experienced and forward-thinking leader to oversee its Children’s Services Department. The Head of Children’s Services will manage a skilled staff and lead the planning and delivery of engaging programs and services for children and families. Serving an active and involved community, this role oversees offerings ranging from storytimes to large community events, ensuring programs support literacy, life-long learning, and creativity. The position is a key member of the library’s leadership team and contributes to system-wide planning, policy development, and community partnerships.
If you are an innovative leader who inspires others through action, vision, and collaboration; who thrives in a busy public service setting, sees challenges as opportunities, and takes pride in building meaningful connections with staff, the community, and patrons, we strongly encourage you to apply.
Qualifications:
- Ability to plan, manage, and evaluate programs and services and to assess their effectiveness based on community needs.
- Genuine care and respect for children.
- Ability to effectively communicate with patrons and staff, and to present ideas and questions in a clear manner.
- Self-starter with excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to resolve conflicts and make decisions.
- Ability to manage a team of staff and delegate responsibilities according to skillsets, talents, and the needs of the Library.
- A broad knowledge and appreciation of children’s literature and literacy development.
- Ability and desire to serve as a strong advocate for children within the library and the community.
- Working knowledge of current and emerging technologies, including Google Workplace, Canva, marketing software, Microsoft Office suite, etc.
- Comfort using social media to promote the Library.
Education & Experience:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution required. Three to Five years of professional and supervisory experience in Children’s Services in a public library preferred.
General Duties:
The Head of Children’s Services will provide a wide range of Library services for children, families, caregivers, and educators. Daily responsibilities include the development and implementation of programs, managing and scheduling departmental staff, reference and readers’ advisory services, and short and long-range planning for the department. Additional responsibilities include: designing a creative and educational summer reading program, establishing policies & procedures, and managing program statistics. Availability to work one Saturday a month and occasional evenings.
Full Salary Range: $58,357-$76,750 (35 hours/week); starting salary based on qualifications.
Closing Date: January 16, 2026
How to Apply: Please Submit Cover Letter & Resume to: Stephanie Oliver, Human Resources Director via email: jobs@sudbury.ma.us
The Town of Sudbury is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.