Small Branch Library Manager

About the role

The Small Branch Manager for the Guadalupe Library will manage and coach a diverse team, collaborating with staff, other branch managers, and community organizations to offer innovative programs and services and establish meaningful partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Manages the operations of a small branch library
• Develops staff and branch goals, monitors performance, coaches, counsels, and evaluates staff
• Provides exceptional customer service to internal and external customers using the Library District's Great Expectations customer service model
• Works at the customer service desk, answers questions, provides readers’ advisory, and responds to customer concerns
• Schedules staff for work shifts and at the customer service desk
• Maintains a vibrant and attractive collection by employing merchandising techniques, presenting engaging displays, and following adopted collection maintenance practices
• Implements, monitors, and reports statistical analyses, including results of strategic initiatives developed for the Library District
• Plans and conducts programs for the public
• Promotes Library District products and material types for use by customers
• Counsels and evaluates staff
• Oversees maintenance, safety, and security of the branch, working closely with the town and Library District Facilities Management to oversee any building renovations, additions, and furniture purchasing and arrangement
• Identifies needs and provides recommendations for improving branch operations
• Monitors the branch budget for part-time staff and supplies
• Oversees maintenance, safety, and security of the branch, working closely with the town and Library District Facilities Management to oversee any building renovations, additions, and furniture purchasing and arrangement
• Implements, monitors, and reports statistical analyses, including results of strategic initiatives developed for the Library District
• Plans and conducts programs for the public
• Promotes Library District products and material types for use by customers
• Conducts interviews and makes recommendations for hiring staff

Requirements

• Three years of professional library experience
• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school
• We also value supervisory and/or lead experience
• Public library experience
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Qualifications

• Valid Arizona driver’s license is required upon hire
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Skills

• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to manage a team effectively
• Customer service orientation
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Benefits

• Tuition reimbursement
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents
• Child care benefits, including access to our on-site center, Maricopa County Kids Club, dedicated to serving Maricopa County families
• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
• Extensive wellness program, including an incentive
• Enrollment in the Arizona State Retirement System, a defined retirement benefit requiring an 11.98% per paycheck contribution rate that includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

Pay

$73,000 - $105,000 annually

Schedule

Not specified