Mobile Library Services Division Manager

The Warren-Trumbull County Public Library is seeking a creative and community-minded leader to serve as our Mobile Library Services Division Manager. This full-time position leads the planning, coordination, and delivery of bookmobile library services, partnerships, programs, and community initiatives that strengthen the library's relationships with the community and expand awareness of and access to library services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directly supervises Mobile Library Services (MLS) division staff by providing leadership, coaching, mentoring, performance evaluations, and professional development opportunities, and participates in recruitment, hiring, and onboarding.
• Establishes division priorities, workflows, and service standards to ensure effective delivery of library services, and fosters a culture of excellent customer service, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Monitors and evaluates day-to-day division operations, including circulation, reference, programming, and customer services, and analyzes service trends and community needs to inform decision-making and service development.
• Schedules and evaluates routes, stops, and events for the Bookmobile.
• Acts as a key library ambassador to the community, with primary responsibility for executing the library's outreach strategies.
• Plans and implements library programs for all ages, and plans, coordinates, and conducts library events in partnership with library staff and community organizations.
• Develops and maintains the MLS division materials collection within the allocated budget, with the assistance of division staff.
• Supervises the Library Book By Mail service.
• Builds partnerships with community organizations, businesses, schools, and local agencies, and represents the library on community committees.
• Works with the leadership team to develop and implement the library's strategic plan, serves on library-wide committees and initiatives, and stays current on trends and best practices in library outreach.
• Ensures compliance with library policies, safety procedures, and applicable regulations, and addresses and resolves complex library user and operational issues.
• Ensures efficient use of staff, technology, collections, and operational resources, and oversees the bookmobile vehicle, including interior and exterior maintenance and repairs.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Master's degree in Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited library program required.
• Progressively responsible managerial experience required.
• Demonstrated experience building and maintaining effective relationships with community partners, stakeholders, and organizations.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects independently.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, and to travel regularly between library and community sites.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required.
• Experience overseeing library operations in a public library setting preferred.
• Experience offering programs, outreach, and services to library users of all ages in a public library setting preferred.

Compensation

• Starting salary: $28.87/hour ($60,049 annually)

Benefits

• Health insurance with employer HSA contribution
• Life insurance
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS):
  • 10% employee contribution, 14% employer contribution
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Continuing Education Opportunities

How to Apply: Apply online directly through the Library's careers website, https://wtcpl.bamboohr.com/careers.

Position will be open until filled.