Library-Library Director

LIBRARY DIRECTOR-WATERTOWN PUBLIC LIBRARY

The Watertown Public Library is seeking a Library Director to lead and manage all aspects of library operations, including staff supervision, budgeting, and community programming. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering a welcoming environment, expanding access to resources, and building strong partnerships that support lifelong learning across the community.

The Library Director is a responsible administrative position involving the responsibility for all library functions. The Library Director plans, organizes, coordinates and directs a balanced program of library service to serve all people in the community, recommends library policies and implements those policies as adopted by the Library Board. A maximum degree of latitude for independent action is exercised within the scope of library policy.

The Library Director evaluates the effectiveness of library services in relation to community needs and serves as a technical advisor to the Library Board. This role is responsible for hiring, supervising, and, when necessary, dismissing library personnel, as well as recommending and administering personnel policies. The Director prepares and submits reports outlining the library's current progress and future needs and develops the annual budget in consultation with the Board, providing regular updates on expenditures. Additionally, the Director oversees the selection, purchase, cataloging, and classification of library materials, serves as the library's spokesperson within the community, and builds strong working relationships with governmental agencies, civic organizations, and the public. The position also includes recommending and administering public relations efforts to promote library services and initiatives.

This position requires a Master of Library Science degree from an accredited library school; three-five years' experience in a public library including administrative experience, and eligibility for Grade I Wisconsin Library Certification.

Benefits package includes but is not limited to: paid vacation, holiday bank, sick pay, medical, dental, vision, Wisconsin Retirement System, Flex Spending, Deferred Compensation and regular working hours.

This is a full-time salary position with hours dependent on departmental need to include committee meetings. Salary range 170A $46.71-170C $49.08.

Interested candidates will include a cover letter, resume, and essay question as part of their application online at https://ciwatertownwi.applicantpro.com/jobs/4058187www.watertownwi.gov

Application Deadline: 4:00pm Monday, May 18, 2026

We appreciate all interest in this position; however, only applicants who meet the required qualifications will move forward in the hiring process.

Email questions to apply@watertownwi.gov

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer/Employment based on Pre-Employment Drug & Alcohol Testing