Director of Outreach

Infodepot; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Spartanburg County Public Library in Spartanburg, SC seeks a Director of Outreach to lead Homebound and Bookmobile services, guide outreach initiatives, and serve as a liaison with diverse community groups. This role requires a Master’s in Library Science and several years of supervisory experience.

You will manage the Outreach Department budget, develop objectives and key results, and ensure timely delivery of services.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school.
• Experience with outreach services
• Knowledge of professional library principles, procedures, and practices.
• Three years of public library and supervisory experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; multilingual skills preferred
• Forward-thinking, creative, and organized with a strong work ethic that demonstrates an ability to meet deadlines and accomplish long-term goals
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and cultural sensitivity to engage with people from all backgrounds and age groups
• Experience managing budgets
• Ability to build teams and exercise initiative, independent judgment, and flexibility
• Strong technology skills, including knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• Driver’s license valid in the state of South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries.

Responsibilities

• Manages Outreach Department staff, including Homebound services, Bilingual Outreach, and Bookmobile services
• Oversees the Outreach Department budget and purchasing of supplies
• Provides guidance and support to SCPL staff for outreach opportunities throughout Spartanburg County
• Stays informed of outreach needs by managing the online Outreach Services Request form
• Fills in as needed with Outreach Department duties, such as driving the Bookmobile and delivering books to Homebound patrons
• Develops objectives and key results for outreach services and communicates SCPL’s philosophy of outreach services to staff and patrons
• Builds relationships by connecting with local organizations, especially those representing historically underrepresented communities within Spartanburg County
• Stays current on outreach trends by keeping up with relevant literature and resources
• Represents SCPL at conferences and events related to library outreach

Skills

Outreach leadership

Budget management

Communication skills

Multilingual (preferred)

Team leadership

Project management

Microsoft Office

Public library experience

Initiative & flexibility

Driver's license

Education

Master’s Degree in Library Science

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

To be considered for this position, applicants must submit a cover letter, application, and resume. *Internal candidates must apply online. Submit a cover letter and updated resume by November 4, 2026

POSTING DATE

October 21, 2026

JOB TITLE

Director of Outreach, Grade 30

LOCATION

Headquarters Library

DATE AVAILABLE

December 1, 2026

SALARY

$61,754 annually (Includes generous benefits package)

HOURS

40 hours per week

Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm (Must beflexible to adjust hours for outreach events as needed.)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Manages Outreach Department staff, whichincludes Homebound services, Bilingual Outreach services, and Bookmobileservices
• Oversees the Outreach Department budgetand purchasing of supplies
• Provides guidance and support to SCPLstaff for outreach opportunities throughout Spartanburg County
• Stays informed of outreach needs bymanaging the online Outreach Services Request form
• Fills in as needed with OutreachDepartment duties, such as driving the Bookmobile, delivering books toHomebound patrons, and participating at outreach events
• Develops objectives and key results foroutreach services and clearly communicates SCPL’s philosophy of outreachservices to staff and patrons
• Builds relationships by connecting withlocal organizations, especially those representing historicallyunderrepresented communities within Spartanburg County
• Stays current on outreach trends bykeeping up with relevant literature and resources
• Represents SCPL at conferences and eventsrelated to library outreach

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• Master’s Degree in Library Sciencefrom an accredited ALA library school .
• Experience with outreach services
• Knowledge of professional libraryprinciples, procedures, and practices.
• Three years of public library andsupervisory experience
• Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills; multilingual skills preferred
• Forward-thinking, creative, andorganized with a strong work ethic that demonstrates an ability to meetdeadlines andaccomplish long-termgoals
• Excellent interpersonal and customerservice skills that display a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and acultural sensitivity to engage with people from all backgrounds and age groups
• Experience managing budgets
• Ability to build teams and exerciseinitiative, independent judgment, and flexibility
• Strong technology skills, includingknowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite
• SCPL uses multi-factorauthentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to usetheir personal device for MFA.
• Driver’s license valid in the stateof South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries.

NOTICES

The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a partof the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do nothesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.