Adult Services Library Supervisor

If you seek to lead people and inspire teamwork, your skills and expertise may be an excellent resource for the Maricopa County Library District! The Adult Services Supervisor collaborates with staff and community organizations and plans and implements dynamic public programs and displays while providing excellent customer service to all ages.

About Us

Do you want to champion the freedom to read and access information?

This is an opportunity to make a difference and feel good at the end of your workday! At the Maricopa County Library District, we are continuously working to support the changing needs of our diverse and connected community for all of Maricopa County. Our mission is to provide access to technology, digital services and information to improve the quality of life for our residents. Choose a job with a purpose.

Choose a job with the Maricopa County Library District.

Proud to Offer

• Work with a greater purpose

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County

• Exceptional work-life balance

• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

• Paid vacation, sick time, and parental leave

• Extensive wellness program, including healthcare premium discounts

• Employee discounts for goods and services

• Maricopa County participates in the Arizona State Retirement System. This defined retirement benefit requires 12.27% monthly contribution rate and includes a 100% employer match on Day 1

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We Require

• One year of professional library experience

• Master's degree in Library Science from an American Library Associated (ALA) accredited school

We Also Value

• Supervisory experience

• Experience in a public library

Job Contributions

• Interviews, trains, supervises and evaluates assigned branch staff and volunteers

• Schedules staff and authorizes leave to ensure an equitable distribution of work and adequate staffing

• Assists with establishing, evaluating and revising branch goals, objectives, policies and procedures

• Provides exceptional customer service by responding to customer queries and concerns, assisting customers with digital devices and promoting all material types and products

• Identifies needs and provides recommendations for improving branch operations (use of space, equipment, staffing, training etc.)

• Oversees maintenance, safety and security of the branch

• Acts on behalf of Large Branch Manager in his/her absence

• Acts as a liaison to outside organizations and serves on standing and/or ad-hoc committees

• Plans and conducts programs for the public

Working Conditions

• Work is performed in a library setting typically consisting of office or administrative work and is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions

• Ability to exert up to 20 lbs. occasionally, 10 lbs. frequently, or negligible amounts constantly and walk/stand to a significant degree