On-Site Library Branch Manager — Community Leader

Library Systems & Services Llc; Moreno Valley (CA); On-site; USD 85,411,000 - 96,432,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

401k/IRA

Life insurance

Paid time off

Family leave

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Training

Wellness

Job summary

The Lakeshore Branch in Moreno Valley seeks a Branch Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, lead staff, and ensure welcoming, safe, and service-focused environment for patrons and the community. Responsibilities include scheduling, training, performance management, building partnerships, and guiding operations in line with library policies, while maintaining high service standards.

This is a full-time, on-site, non-exempt role with a $31.00 hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (BA/BS) required; MLIS preferred.
• One year of supervisory experience preferred.
• One year of progressively responsible library management and/or library administrative experience preferred, or an equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to supervise, coach, and support staff while maintaining positive working relationships.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and provide responsive service to the community.
• Regular and reliable attendance is a requirement of this position.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Lakeshore Branch and help ensure a welcoming, safe, and service-focused environment for patrons and staff.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to branch staff and promote a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Oversee staff scheduling, training, performance, and professional development to support effective branch operations.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency.
• Understand ethical behavior and business practices and ensure that personal conduct and the conduct of staff are consistent with organizational standards and values.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships with staff, library leadership, community organizations, and other partners.
• Communicate clearly, professionally, and in a timely manner through verbal and written communication.
• Identify opportunities to improve branch operations, programs, services, and the overall patron experience.
• Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of patrons, staff, community partners, and other stakeholders within organizational guidelines.
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to establish goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that support effective library operations.
• Positively influence and support staff in achieving branch and organizational goals.
• Assess situations, priorities, urgency and risks and make timely and appropriate decisions.
• Set priorities, develop work schedules, monitor progress toward goals, and maintain appropriate records and information.
• Develop and implement action plans that support branch and organizational goals and evaluate results.
• Identify and address operational concerns by gathering relevant information, considering possible solutions, and making appropriate recommendations or decisions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with community groups and organizations that support the Lakeshore Branch and the Moreno Valley community.
• Understand and administer the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library, while supporting client discretion regarding materials available at the library.
• Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and the custodianship of patron records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Team supervision

Education

BA/BS required

MLIS preferred

Job description

The Lakeshore Branch in Moreno Valley seeks a Branch Manager to oversee day-to-day operations, lead staff, and ensure welcoming, safe, and service-focused environment for patrons and the community. Responsibilities include scheduling, training, performance management, building partnerships, and guiding operations in line with library policies, while maintaining high service standards.

This is a full-time, on-site, non-exempt role with a $31.00 hourly rate.