Adult Community Engagement Assistant Manager

Glenview Public Library is seeking an energetic, curious, and community-minded leader to serve as our Adult Community Engagement Assistant Manager. This position is ideal for someone who is inspired by the question, "What does our community need next, and how can the library help make it happen?" If you are passionate about leading people, building community relationships, and creating meaningful experiences for adults, we'd love to meet you.

About the role

The Adult Community Engagement Assistant Manager works closely with the Adult Community Engagement Manager to lead a talented team responsible for creating engaging adult programs, building meaningful community partnerships, connecting patrons with library services both inside and outside the building, and expanding business services that support local entrepreneurs, professionals, job seekers, and the broader Glenview business community.

This is a collaborative leadership position that provides day-to-day supervision, coaching, and support for the Adult Community Engagement part-time staff. The Assistant Manager helps guide programming, outreach, business services, and community partnerships that reflect the Library's strategic goals and the evolving needs of the Glenview community.

In addition to supervising staff and overseeing the department and programming schedules, the Assistant Manager provides reference and readers' advisory services, works closely with community organizations, and collaborates with colleagues throughout the Library to deliver exceptional programs and services.

The position includes a regular Thursday evening schedule, rotating weekend hours, and the flexibility to participate in community events and outreach opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for creating engaging adult programs
• Build and maintain meaningful community partnerships
• Connect patrons with library services both inside and outside the building
• Expand business services supporting local entrepreneurs, professionals, job seekers, and the broader Glenview business community
• Provide day-to-day supervision, coaching, and support for part-time staff
• Guide programming, outreach, business services, and community partnerships aligned with the Library's strategic goals
• Oversee department and programming schedules
• Provide reference and readers' advisory services
• Collaborate with colleagues throughout the Library to deliver exceptional programs and services
• Participate in community events and outreach opportunities

Requirements

• Master of Library and Information Science degree from an ALA-accredited school
• Minimum two years of professional library experience
• One to two years of supervisory experience preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• IMRF pension program
• Paid time off
• Other related benefits

Pay

$63,000 to $65,000 annually

Schedule

• Regular Thursday evening schedule
• Rotating weekend hours