Assistant Library Manager

Make an impact as an Assistant Library Manager!  Are you passionate about libraries, community engagement, and leading a team to provide excellent service?  The George Latimer Central Library is looking for an Assistant Library Manager to oversee youth 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 youth 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 diverse Saint Paul community served by the downtown Central Library. 

Our Benefits: We offer competitive wages, and a variety of excellent benefits, 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.

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.

Note:  Five years of vacancy related experience can be substituted for the degree and professional experience combination requirement above.  Vacancy related experience must include professional experience in at least three of the following:  a library setting, project or program implementation, volunteer coordination, team facilitation, customer service delivery, or community outreach work.

1. Submit a City of Saint Paul online application by the closing date.
2. 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)

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. Candidates will be required to submit proof of education to Human Resources upon conditional job offer, if qualifying based on education.

Human Resources Contact Information:  
Trisha Freiberger at 651-266-6481
Email: trisha.freiberger@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 Library Manager
Official Title: Librarian I