Branch Supervisor, Springfield City Library, East Springfield, MA

Posted June 15, 2016

If you can embrace the attitude that “It’s All Yours, Just Ask,” please apply for this leadership position at our forward-looking library. We seek candidates who see the library as a place to help strengthen our city through strong connections and constructive dialogue.

We are here to help community members find what they need, no matter who they are, where they come from, or what they’re looking for, because the Springfield City Library is their place of connection to information and knowledge, culture, and community.

The person selected for this position will have the following responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the East Springfield Branch Library. This includes personnel, public interaction, programming, facility management and administrative duties. Work is performed with latitude in the exercise of independent initiative and judgment in accordance with accepted professional practices and within the policies and directives by the Branch Manager. Supervision is exercised, directly or through subordinates, over all Branch library employees.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree plus completion of a Master’s of Library Science from an American Library Association-accredited institution.

A minimum of three years of supervisory experience that demonstrates knowledge of personnel administration and public services, including reference, programming, public instruction, library collections, service delivery technology, and service evaluation.

Proven record of meaningful community engagement. Strong staff mentoring and coaching skills. Experience in creating lively programs for adults, teens, and/or children. Bilingual abilities desirable (English and Spanish, Russian, Vietnamese or other).

Further details are available on the City of Springfield’s website: http://bit.ly/ESSUP2

Apply by Tuesday, June 21