Librarian II: Programs, Outreach & Branch Leadership

City of Avondale; Avondale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Avondale is seeking a Librarian II to lead branch operations within the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. The role involves supervising staff, overseeing programming, marketing, budget management, and community outreach across the library system.

The position requires a relevant degree, several years of library experience, supervisory capability, and preferably bilingual Spanish, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to long-range planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Library/Info Science; MLIS preferred.
• Three years of progressive experience in library services and programming.
• Two years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, trains, evaluates, and leads branch staff and volunteers.
• Oversees programming, marketing, and budget for branch activities.
• Provides library services, cataloging, and community outreach.
• Assists Librarian III with long-range planning and branch goals.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program planning

Budget management

Marketing & social media

Customer service

Leadership

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Library Science / Information Science

MLIS preferred

Tools

ILS

Job description

The City of Avondale is seeking a Librarian II to lead branch operations within the Parks, Recreation & Libraries Department. The role involves supervising staff, overseeing programming, marketing, budget management, and community outreach across the library system.

The position requires a relevant degree, several years of library experience, supervisory capability, and preferably bilingual Spanish, with opportunities to mentor junior staff and contribute to long-range planning.