Library Director - Lead Community Impact & Programs

City of St Joseph; Saint Francis (WI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

City of St. Francis seeks a dynamic Library Director to lead a team of 15 staff and manage an annual budget of $750,000.

The role requires collaboration with the Library Board, city staff, and regional partners to advance high-quality library services and community programs. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Library Science, a Wisconsin Grade 1 Public Library Certification, and proven experience in budgeting, supervision, and stakeholder collaboration to support ongoing programs and

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library or Information Science is required.
• Grade 1 Public Library Certification through the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction is required.
• Experience in budget development and management.
• Experience supervising, recruiting, developing, and evaluating library staff; interacting with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide strong leadership to library staff and collaborate with the Library Board and city staff.
• Align library goals with City policies and vision and foster Board-Staff relationships.
• Continue and expand children's and adult programming and partnerships with the community.
• Develop and implement the library’s strategic plan and strengthen system-wide partnerships.

Skills

Public library leadership

Budget management

Staff supervision

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Master’s in Library or Information Science

Grade 1 Public Library Certification (WI)

Job description

City of St. Francis seeks a dynamic Library Director to lead a team of 15 staff and manage an annual budget of $750,000.

The role requires collaboration with the Library Board, city staff, and regional partners to advance high-quality library services and community programs. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s in Library Science, a Wisconsin Grade 1 Public Library Certification, and proven experience in budgeting, supervision, and stakeholder collaboration to support ongoing programs and