Area Manager

County of Door • Sturgeon Bay, WI

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About The Position

Thank you for your interest in joining Door County Government!
Door County is proud to be a premier place to live, work, and visit. We serve nearly 30,000 year-round residents and a vibrant seasonal population by providing essential services that support and protect the people, economy, and environment of the beautiful Door Peninsula.
Within the County organization, the Door County Library provides accessible information, educational resources, and community services through eight library branches located across the county. Serving residents, visitors, and users of all ages, the library system offers print and digital materials, public technology access, research tools, and a wide range of programs that support learning, literacy, and community engagement. The Door County Library participates in OWLSnet, giving patrons access to materials from dozens of libraries throughout the region.
Library services include public computers, wireless internet, interlibrary loan, self-check options at select branches, and technology-focused programming. Several branches also offer meeting spaces for community use and maintain local history collections that support research and preservation of regional heritage. Through these offerings, the Door County Library provides safe, welcoming spaces that promote knowledge, discovery, and connection across the county.
To continue this important work, we are seeking a candidate who will perform the responsibilities outlined in the job summary and contribute to our efforts in serving the community.
Job Summary
The Area Manager provides operational leadership for Door County Library branch locations, excluding the Sturgeon Bay location, under the direction of the Library Director. This position ensures consistent service delivery, programming implementation, and public access standards across assigned branches through supervision of branch leadership and coordination with library-wide staff. The role exercises independent judgment in managing branch operations, supporting library planning and budgeting processes, and representing the Library Director in designated administrative and community matters.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible library or public service experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in multi-branch public library systems or regional service coordination.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin’s public library structure, systems, and reporting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Directs operations across all library branch locations; provides guidance and oversight to Branch Managers to ensure consistent service aligned with Library policy and procedures along with consortium standards.
• Supervises and evaluates Branch Managers; including approving payroll and participating in hiring process of direct reports and their subordinate staff. Ensures their team has needed tools, knowledge and resources to be successful.
• Writes reports, monitors and verifies staff timesheets in the payroll system, and maintains accurate departmental records.
• Oversees high-level branch programming, outreach, and collection development; assigns responsibilities and works with Branch Managers and HQ staff to align efforts with strategic priorities.
• Regularly visits branch locations to evaluate performance, support local staff, and ensure uniform implementation of procedures and standards.
• Assists in developing the annual library budget; monitors expenditures, performs internal financial transactions, and prepares reports.
• Contributes to library-wide recordkeeping, state reporting, and policy implementation.
• Participates in the Library’s Management Team and contributes to strategic planning, service evaluations, and operational decision-making.
• Collaborates with administrative and technical services staff to align branch operations with countywide goals and service models.
• Keeps the library abreast of standards and trends and serves as liaison between the library and its borrowing consortium, serving on consortial committees as necessary.
• Serves as acting Library Director during the Director’s absence.
• Represents the library at community and affiliate meetings as designated by the Library Director.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager