Library Manager

Prince William County Government • Prince William County, VA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Prince William Public Libraries (PWPL) is seeking an engaged, service-driven Branch Manager (Library Manager) to lead the Nokesville Library team. This position oversees a small, dedicated staff of one full-time and three part-time public service professionals and plays a key role in shaping customer experience for the Nokesville community. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership and management skills, along with a solid understanding of public library operations, including administration, programming, and community outreach. We are looking for someone who values collaboration, supports staff development, and is committed to delivering high-quality library services to all residents. This is an excellent opportunity for a creative and innovative professional who is passionate about public service and excited to help residents connect, discover, and thrive. Join us and make a meaningful impact at one of Prince William County’s essential community resources.

Requirements

• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• 7 years of public library experience.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year or more of supervisory experience of library staff.
• Four (4) years of experience providing customer service, including policy interpretation, assisting visitors, and preparing incident reports.
• One (1) year of experience conducting programs and community outreach.
• One (1) year of experience managing or monitoring a budget.
• One (1) year of experience performing collection maintenance or related tasks.
• Six (6) months of experience coordinating or supervising volunteers.
• Six (6) months of experience managing facility operations, including opening and closing a building and submitting maintenance requests.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff, including scheduling, creating and writing annual evaluations, facilitating the staff discipline process as needed and managing employees to improve/maximize performance.
• Provides Branch operational and donation account budget oversite, completing all applicable financial paperwork.
• Provides excellent customer service at an integrated service desk.
• Conducts programming and outreach
• Manages the facility, opening and closing the branch and submitting maintenance requests as needed.
• Provides excellent internal and external customer service.

Benefits

• Access to training and career development opportunities.
• Membership to the Virginia Library Association.
• Comprehensive medical coverage options.
• Paid holidays.
• Personal days.
• Generous leave accrual.
• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System.
• 457 and 401a defined contribution plans.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED