Library Branch Supervisor: Lead 50-Staff, Elevate Service

Malalibraries; Lee's Summit, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Mid-Continent Public Library seeks an Assistant Branch Manager III to lead a busy library branch. You’ll supervise staff, collaborate with leadership, and implement policies while ensuring excellent customer service and smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include hiring support, staff training, safety oversight, and coordinating collection development. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and supervisory library experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1 year Supervisory Experience required.
• 1 year library experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage branch staff up to 50 and coordinate with branch managers.
• Assist hiring for 15-25 new hires annually with HR.
• Ensure safety of staff and customers in a 30,000+ sq ft facility.
• Curate and merchandise library materials and train staff on deselection.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

1 year supervisory experience

1 year library experience

Tools

Teams

Microsoft Office 365

Excel

Job description

Mid-Continent Public Library seeks an Assistant Branch Manager III to lead a busy library branch. You’ll supervise staff, collaborate with leadership, and implement policies while ensuring excellent customer service and smooth daily operations.

Responsibilities include hiring support, staff training, safety oversight, and coordinating collection development. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and supervisory library experience.