The Mesa Public Library is seeking an experienced and dynamic Library Branch Coordinator II to lead operations at our Red Mountain Branch. This leadership role is the bridge between the Red Mountain branch team and Library Administration. The ideal candidate has prior experience managing a library branch, strong budgeting and project management skills, and a passion for mentorship and team development. We are looking for a leader with a deep love for libraries, a commitment to public service, and the ability to foster innovation and engagement. This position plays a key role in shaping library services, supporting the growth of Mesa Public Library, and providing exceptional service to the Mesa community.
A Library Branch Coordinator II is responsible for managing the operations of a large regional branch library. Duties include: selecting, training, supervising, and evaluating subordinate supervisors and staff; preparing and monitoring a budget; overseeing all service areas of a branch (Circulation, Shelving, Adult Services, and Youth Services); overseeing building and grounds maintenance activities; coordinating operations with outside maintenance contractors, cleaning services, etc.; coordinating activities with other Library sections and City departments; and short- and long-range planning for future development. This class performs related duties as required.
This class is distinguished from the Library Branch Coordinator I class by the responsibility of managing the operations of a large regional branch library with greater number of staff and greater number of patrons. Nights and weekends may be required. This class is supervised by the Library Director or Assistant Library Director. This class is FLSA exempt-executive.
Full job description: http://apps.mesaaz.gov/jobdescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs5152.pdf (Download PDF reader)
A Summary of City of Mesa Benefits is linked here.
Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library and Information Studies, Education, Business, or Public Administration (degrees in Library Science and Library Information Studies must be from a library school accredited by the American Library Association). Extensive (5+ years) progressively responsible professional library experience, including considerable (3 - 5 years) supervisory experience.
Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Master’s Degree in Library Science, Library and Information Studies, Education, Business, or Public Administration is preferred.
Employee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.
There is currently one (1) vacancy in the Red Mountain Library Branch. This recruitment will also be used to create an eligible list to fill future vacancies.
Employer
City of Mesa
Address
PO Box 1466
Mesa, Arizona, 85211-1466
Phone
480-644-2758
480-644-3240
Website
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mesaaz
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