Small Branch Manager
About The Position
If you are searching for a team that values inspiring teamwork and solid leadership and want to contribute to the success of the community, then your skills and expertise may be an excellent resource for the Maricopa County Library District! As a Small Branch Manager for our Guadalupe Library, you will focus on managing and coaching a diverse team dedicated to serving the Guadalupe community. As you collaborate with staff, other branch managers, and community organizations, you will have an opportunity to enrich lives by offering innovative programs and services and establishing meaningful partnerships. Consider joining us to become the leader of a dynamic group of staff dedicated to serving a diverse community of all ages and backgrounds!
Requirements
- Three years of professional library experience
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited school
Nice To Haves
- Supervisory and/or lead experience
- Public library experience
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
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
- Monitors branch budget for part-time staff and supplies
- Oversees maintenance, safety, and security of the branch, working closely with 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
- 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
- Conducts interviews and makes recommendations for hiring staff
Benefits
- Work with a greater purpose
- 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 exclusively
- Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave
- Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts
- Employee discounts for goods and services
- Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires a 12% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
