Assistant Library Manager

About the Position

Assistant Library Manager – Rondo Community Library

Are you passionate about libraries, community engagement, and leading a team to provide excellent service? The Rondo Community Library is looking for an Assistant Library Manager to oversee adult reference services, manage library programming, and support daily operations. This position offers a dynamic mix of leadership, customer service, and community outreach.

Here’s what you can expect to do:

• Lead and Support Library Services – Oversee adult reference services, including book collections, circulation, and assisting patrons in locating materials.
• Manage a Team and Library Programming – Supervise staff, coordinate schedules, and develop engaging programs to meet community needs.
• Provide Direct Patron Support – Assist with reference and referral services, collection development, and ensuring access to library resources.
• Ensure Smooth Library Operations – Oversee service delivery, address immediate facility concerns with maintenance staff, and ensure a welcoming library environment.
• Engage with the Community – Build relationships, develop partnerships, and create programs that support the educational, recreational, and cultural needs of the Rondo neighborhood.

Information Specific to this Position: The schedule for this position is full-time and will include some evenings and weekends. This position is 100% on-site. For more information about this role click here (Download PDF reader).

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits (Download PDF reader), including health insurance, retirement contributions and paid vacation and sick time.

Equity, Inclusion and Belonging: The City of Saint Paul is dedicated to dismantling systemic racial, cultural, and economic barriers that prevent people from fully enjoying and participating in our community and ensuring fairness in opportunities and outcomes for all individuals. At the City of Saint Paul, we want our workforce to reflect the diverse city that we serve. Our leaders are guided by an unapologetic equity agenda, which promotes the belief that true equity is building a city that works for all of us. We encourage you to apply as we are most interested in finding the best candidate for this job.

Position Requirements

A bachelor's degree and 24 semester credits in courses leading to an American Library Association (ALA) accredited master’s degree in Library Science.

OR

A bachelor’s degree and one year of professional experience to include at least two of the following: a library setting, project or program implementation, volunteer coordination, team facilitation, customer service delivery, or community outreach work.

OR

An associate degree or two years of relevant college coursework; AND three years of professional experience to include at least three of the following: experience in library setting, project or program, volunteer coordination, team facilitation, customer service delivery, or community outreach work.

How to Apply

HOW TO APPLY

• Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
• Upload or submit the following documents via the online application system. (Zip files and web links will not be accepted. Each uploaded attachment is limited to 10MB.)
  • A resume (required)
  • A cover letter (optional)

Learn more about our Hiring Process

GENERAL INFORMATION:

Open Job Posting: This posting is open to anyone who meets the position requirements.

Selection Process: Applicants who meet the minimum job requirements will be placed on a hiring list for consideration. Hiring Managers may interview/hire anyone from the list. You will be notified if you are invited to participate in the final selection process which may include an interview, job simulation, work sample submission, or other evaluation method.

Pre-Employment Screening: This position requires a background check which may include criminal history, and employment history as a condition of employment.

Human Resources Contact Information:
Michelle LeBow at 651-266-6519
Email: michelle,lebow@stpaul.gov

The City of Saint Paul encourages individuals to apply for positions regardless of criminal history.

Veteran’s Preference: If you are a veteran and would like to receive Veteran’s preference in accordance with MN Statute 197.455, you must submit a photocopy of your DD214 preferably at time of application. Click here for more information.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The City of Saint Paul is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Veterans, women, persons of color, members of the LGBTQIA community, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Working Title: Assistant Manager
Official Title: Librarian I

• Health Insurance
• Vacation/Holidays
• Sick Leave
• Life Insurance
• Subsidized Metro Bus Pass
• Deferred Compensation
• Retirement Program

• Dental
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Disability Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance