Lead, Adult Services & Creative Tech (Remote Stipend)

Oak Park Public Library; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

IMRF pension plan

Paid vacation

Paid health leave days

Paid personal days

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Professional association dues

Remote work stipend

Lifestyle Spending Account

Job summary

The Oak Park Public Library seeks a full‑time Manager of Adult Services to lead its Adult Services team and contribute to strategic leadership of the library’s programs and initiatives. The role focuses on equitable, patron‑centered service delivery across physical and virtual spaces.

Reporting to the Director of Public Services, you will oversee budget, projects, and staff development for 20+ employees, with a commitment to community engagement and digital literacy.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library and information science from an ALA‑accredited institution.
• Demonstrated success leading and mentoring a team to achieve objectives.

Responsibilities

• Hires, trains, coaches, schedules, supervises, and evaluates staff; coordinates and monitors workflow.
• Develops and implements goals and a budget; participates in library management meetings.
• Leads programming and community engagement aligned with the strategic plan.
• Directs the learning and professional development of staff and ensures quality customer service.

Skills

Organizational alignment

Customer service

Collaboration & teamwork

Project management

Adaptability

Initiative

Judgment & diplomacy

Technical proficiency

Accountability

Accuracy

Integrity

Education

Master’s degree in library and information science

Job description

The Oak Park Public Library seeks a full‑time Manager of Adult Services to lead its Adult Services team and contribute to strategic leadership of the library’s programs and initiatives. The role focuses on equitable, patron‑centered service delivery across physical and virtual spaces.

Reporting to the Director of Public Services, you will oversee budget, projects, and staff development for 20+ employees, with a commitment to community engagement and digital literacy.