What You'll Be Doing

Excellent Library Management Opportunity
in Dynamic South Raleigh!

Are you ready for the next step in your library career? Wake County Public Libraries is searching for a Library Branch Manager for the Southgate Community Library . The library is located in the Southgate Plaza Shopping Center at 1601-14 Cross Link Road, Raleigh, NC 27610, convenient to 40 and 440 and just outside downtown. South/Southeast Raleigh is growing in leaps and bounds. This community will be getting a brand-new larger library as part of the Library Bond passed in November 2024. Read more about this and other WCPL building projects at wake.gov/2024-library-bond-project-updates.

The Library Manager is responsible for the facility and operations, managing the program experience and supervising a team of Librarians, Library Assistants and Pages. Managers have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and participate in system projects and initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing the facility and daily operations
• Supervising 2 FTE of Librarians, 2 FTE of Library Assistants and Pages
• Ensuring that the program experience meets the needs of the community

Library Managers typically work 8:15-5:15 on weekdays; nights and weekends as needed.

https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/libraries/about-wcpl/jobs-careers-wcpl/library-positions-descriptions

About Our Team

Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL), a division of Community Services, has the distinction of being one of the largest and busiest library systems in NC. The system operates eight regional libraries, thirteen community libraries, two specialty libraries, and a bookmobile. It circulates over ten million books a year and welcomes two to three million visitors annually. The Libraries embrace the county core values and strive to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. WCPL is proud of its excellent customer service and award-winning programs. It creates experiences that engage people of all ages and backgrounds in Wake County. For more information about WCPL programs, services, and positions, please visit: www.wake.gov/libraries

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• Master's degree in Librarianship or related field: MLS, MLIS, MIS, ML from an ALA accredited program or NC program
• One year of experience as a librarian
• Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted

• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Three years of professional public library experience
• One year of public library management experience

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills
• Builds and maintains positive, respectful relationships with staff, peers, colleagues and patrons
• Leads and motivates staff while fostering mentoring relationships
• Demonstrates the ability to plan and implement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Creates vision and goals on a local level that support larger organizational goals
• Demonstrates good problem-solving skills
• Understands the importance of building a diverse team and commits to creating an equitable and inclusive work environment

About This Position

Location: Southgate Library Raleigh, NC 27610 USA

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: 40 hrs. per week, M-F 8:15-5:15; some nights and weekends

Hiring Range: 66,270 - 89,467

Market Range: 66,270.00 - 112,663.00

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/4/2025

What Makes Wake Great

Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state, with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners, who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities, a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Background Check Statement

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Emergency Service Worker Statement

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.

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