New York Public Library
Manager, Teen Voice
New York Public Library, Uniondale, New York, United States,
Manager, Teen Voice
Department:
Branch Services & ProgramsEmployment Type:
Full TimeLocation:
Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingReporting To:
Rachel RoseberryCompensation:
$80,000 - $85,000 / year
Description
OverviewReporting to the Associate Director of Young Adult Programs and Services (YAPS), the Manager of Teen Voice is responsible for the oversight and management of NYPL’s work supporting teen voice and publication across the institution.The Manager will oversee all aspects of the teen voice initiative focused on the development and implementation of opportunities for teens to create, share, and showcase their unique perspectives and voices through a variety of platforms including events, exhibitions, digital and print media, podcasts, video, and social media. This includes production of our flagship print publication by and for teens,
Teen Voices , implementation of the annual Teen Voices Festival, and management of all creative contests for teens. The Manager will also support the development and implementation of the social media strategy for NYPL Teens.NYPL’s teen voice initiative is a signature component of our Teens 360º initiative offering a holistic support package for teens, including resources for achieving their goals; welcoming, well-equipped spaces for building skills and developing creative projects; a wide array of materials for learning and exploring extracurricular interests; and mental health support.The Manager joins a leadership team that includes the Director, two Associate Directors, and four other Managers to support departmental team-building and collaboration, communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, and establish partnerships with mission-aligned external organizations.
We are looking for someone we can count on to:Own:Production of
Teen Voices , NYPL’s flagship print publication for teensProduction of large scale events including NYPL’s Teen Voices FestivalImplementation of all creative contests for teensTeach:Best practices in curation and showcasing of teen-created contentProfessional development and resources for Young Adult staff in showcasing teen-created work at their branchLearn:The goals of the Young Adult Services department, including our approach to partnering with staff in library branches, and our philosophy for working with young adults inclusive of NYPL’s strategic vision and our Teens360° initiative.How to maintain effective partnerships with internal partners and external organizations that are aligned with NYPL’s mission and can further our work in teen voice and publicationThe social media strategy for NYPL Teens accountsImprove:Inter-departmental collaboration with other Young Adult Programs & Services teams and initiativesThe number of opportunities teens have to create and showcase original content at the Library.Systems for program management at scaleSome expectations for this role are that within:1 month , this person will:Review and understand the program goals, scope, and existing management of the teen voice initiative and social media strategy3 months , this person will:Successfully establish and maintain relationships with internal partners including Communications & Marketing, Young Adult staff and Library Managers, Legal & Privacy, and moreSuccessfully establish and maintain relationships with existing external partners6 months and beyond , this person will:Advise the Associate Director, Young Adult Programs & Services on strategic growth and development of the teen voice initiative and social media strategyResponsibilitiesThe Manager of Teen Voice Programs will:Manage the production of
Teen Voices , NYPL’s flagship publication by and for teens as well as a regularly updated web presence of teen work including the Teen Voices webpage, NYPL blogs, and social mediaManage the implementation of all creative contests for teens, inclusive of the annual Teen Voices Magazine Contest as a part of Summer at the Library programmingManage the organization and planning of large-scale events, including NYPL’s Teen Voices FestivalSupport the development and implementation of the social media strategy for the NYPL Teens accounts promoting spaces, services, collections, and programming for young adults across the systemAdvise the Associate Director, Young Adult Programs and Services on the strategic growth of the teen voice initiative and social media strategyOversee operational functions for the initiative including budget management, impact measurement, and field leadershipLead the development and implementation of professional development workshops and resources for library staff on how to support teen creativity and showcase teen-created work at branchesCoordinate, communicate, and collaborate regularly with internal partners including Young Adult Programs & Services, Communications & Marketing, Library Sites and Services, and Legal & Privacy as well as external partners and vendorsRelated duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & CertificationsALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Master’s degree in Education, or a related field.Required ExperienceMinimum of five years’ experience working in youth development, education, or librariesExperience creating and delivering interactive trainings, ideally both in-person and virtuallyExperience coordinating work with many different constituencies, including internal stakeholders, external partners, and diverse patron/program participant populationsRequired SkillsAbility to work well both independently and collaboratively across many different Library departmentsAbility to coordinate work with many different external constituenciesAbility to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and wear many different hatsExcellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the LibraryExcellent organizational skills.Commitment to diversity and inclusionComfortable with travel to library branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten IslandManagerial/Supervisory Responsibilities1-3 part-time Teen Ambassadors
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Core ValuesAll team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:Be
Helpful
to patrons and colleaguesBe
Resourceful
in solving problemsBe
Curious
in all aspects of your workBe
Welcoming
and
InclusiveWork EnvironmentOfficeWill require travel within NYCPhysical DutiesLimited physical effort is requiredLight lifting requiredPre-Placement Physical Required?NoUnion/Non UnionNon-UnionFLSA StatusExemptSchedule35 hours per weekThis job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.The New York Public Library
Salary StatementAt the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
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Department:
Branch Services & ProgramsEmployment Type:
Full TimeLocation:
Stephen A. Schwarzman BuildingReporting To:
Rachel RoseberryCompensation:
$80,000 - $85,000 / year
Description
OverviewReporting to the Associate Director of Young Adult Programs and Services (YAPS), the Manager of Teen Voice is responsible for the oversight and management of NYPL’s work supporting teen voice and publication across the institution.The Manager will oversee all aspects of the teen voice initiative focused on the development and implementation of opportunities for teens to create, share, and showcase their unique perspectives and voices through a variety of platforms including events, exhibitions, digital and print media, podcasts, video, and social media. This includes production of our flagship print publication by and for teens,
Teen Voices , implementation of the annual Teen Voices Festival, and management of all creative contests for teens. The Manager will also support the development and implementation of the social media strategy for NYPL Teens.NYPL’s teen voice initiative is a signature component of our Teens 360º initiative offering a holistic support package for teens, including resources for achieving their goals; welcoming, well-equipped spaces for building skills and developing creative projects; a wide array of materials for learning and exploring extracurricular interests; and mental health support.The Manager joins a leadership team that includes the Director, two Associate Directors, and four other Managers to support departmental team-building and collaboration, communicate regularly with internal and external stakeholders, and establish partnerships with mission-aligned external organizations.
We are looking for someone we can count on to:Own:Production of
Teen Voices , NYPL’s flagship print publication for teensProduction of large scale events including NYPL’s Teen Voices FestivalImplementation of all creative contests for teensTeach:Best practices in curation and showcasing of teen-created contentProfessional development and resources for Young Adult staff in showcasing teen-created work at their branchLearn:The goals of the Young Adult Services department, including our approach to partnering with staff in library branches, and our philosophy for working with young adults inclusive of NYPL’s strategic vision and our Teens360° initiative.How to maintain effective partnerships with internal partners and external organizations that are aligned with NYPL’s mission and can further our work in teen voice and publicationThe social media strategy for NYPL Teens accountsImprove:Inter-departmental collaboration with other Young Adult Programs & Services teams and initiativesThe number of opportunities teens have to create and showcase original content at the Library.Systems for program management at scaleSome expectations for this role are that within:1 month , this person will:Review and understand the program goals, scope, and existing management of the teen voice initiative and social media strategy3 months , this person will:Successfully establish and maintain relationships with internal partners including Communications & Marketing, Young Adult staff and Library Managers, Legal & Privacy, and moreSuccessfully establish and maintain relationships with existing external partners6 months and beyond , this person will:Advise the Associate Director, Young Adult Programs & Services on strategic growth and development of the teen voice initiative and social media strategyResponsibilitiesThe Manager of Teen Voice Programs will:Manage the production of
Teen Voices , NYPL’s flagship publication by and for teens as well as a regularly updated web presence of teen work including the Teen Voices webpage, NYPL blogs, and social mediaManage the implementation of all creative contests for teens, inclusive of the annual Teen Voices Magazine Contest as a part of Summer at the Library programmingManage the organization and planning of large-scale events, including NYPL’s Teen Voices FestivalSupport the development and implementation of the social media strategy for the NYPL Teens accounts promoting spaces, services, collections, and programming for young adults across the systemAdvise the Associate Director, Young Adult Programs and Services on the strategic growth of the teen voice initiative and social media strategyOversee operational functions for the initiative including budget management, impact measurement, and field leadershipLead the development and implementation of professional development workshops and resources for library staff on how to support teen creativity and showcase teen-created work at branchesCoordinate, communicate, and collaborate regularly with internal partners including Young Adult Programs & Services, Communications & Marketing, Library Sites and Services, and Legal & Privacy as well as external partners and vendorsRelated duties as required
Required Education, Experience & Skills
Required Education & CertificationsALA accredited Master’s degree in Library and Information Science, Master’s degree in Education, or a related field.Required ExperienceMinimum of five years’ experience working in youth development, education, or librariesExperience creating and delivering interactive trainings, ideally both in-person and virtuallyExperience coordinating work with many different constituencies, including internal stakeholders, external partners, and diverse patron/program participant populationsRequired SkillsAbility to work well both independently and collaboratively across many different Library departmentsAbility to coordinate work with many different external constituenciesAbility to work well under pressure, meet deadlines and wear many different hatsExcellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, including the ability to serve as an enthusiastic ambassador for the LibraryExcellent organizational skills.Commitment to diversity and inclusionComfortable with travel to library branches in the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten IslandManagerial/Supervisory Responsibilities1-3 part-time Teen Ambassadors
More...
Core ValuesAll team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:Be
Helpful
to patrons and colleaguesBe
Resourceful
in solving problemsBe
Curious
in all aspects of your workBe
Welcoming
and
InclusiveWork EnvironmentOfficeWill require travel within NYCPhysical DutiesLimited physical effort is requiredLight lifting requiredPre-Placement Physical Required?NoUnion/Non UnionNon-UnionFLSA StatusExemptSchedule35 hours per weekThis job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.The New York Public Library
Salary StatementAt the Library, we believe that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies.Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).
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