Salary: Within Local 3144 Range 10: $77,930 - $82,027 annualized
Employment Type: Full-time, 37.50 hrs/week
This role requires a Masters degree in Library Science from an American Library Association accredited library school
The New Haven Free Public Library is seeking an innovative, community-focused, and dynamic professional to serve as Library Branch Manager for our Fair Haven Branch. This leadership position plays a vital role in shaping library services at one of our major branch locations, ensuring that the branch reflects and responds to the diverse needs of the surrounding community. As the Branch Manager, you will oversee daily operations, mentor and supervise staff, develop and implement community-centered programs and services, and cultivate partnerships with local organizations, schools, and stakeholders. If you are passionate about public service, thrive in a collaborative environment, and are committed to providing equitable access to information and resources, we invite you to bring your expertise and energy to our team.
This is professional library work in the supervision of a major branch library of the New Haven Free Public Library system as a librarian. The Branch Manager is responsible for identifying and responding to the needs of the community. This involves interaction with community representatives, neighborhood associations, professional and business organizations, schools, and social agencies serving the community. As the site manager, the Branch Manager directs the day-to-day library operations of the Branch and serves as coach, mentor, and mediator with staff. Work is performed with latitude for professional judgement and is reviewed through meetings and evaluation of results, reporting to a higher-level Library Administrator (IV or above).
Branch Managers supervise all aspects of daily Branch operations including staff scheduling, directing third party vendors for maintenance and security, collection, equipment, budget, onboarding of new staff, staff training and development, staff performance, programs, and related services.
Position is 37.50 hrs/week, and will include evening and weekend hours as needed to support Library hours and programming.
