Employment Opportunities

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We are hiring a Community Library Manager II to provide leadership at the Rondo Community Library. We are seeking candidates who are leaders and managers, who embrace innovation, and are committed to applying equity principles to library management. This role will work to create welcoming places and experiences, help community members, lead teams, and take on branch and system-wide leadership roles.

Here’s what you can expect to do: Supports library system initiatives and provides tools and resources for staff learning and growth. Supervises the work of library staff and oversees performance management. Coordinates and implements collections, programs, technology systems and use, and development projects. Executes community engagement objectives and provides ongoing outreach. Works with leadership to facilitate partnerships in the library space, is proactive in engaging community, and responsive to community direction. Leads customer service delivery in the building and through various programs and services. Coordinates daily operations and services of a larger or more complex branch or as part of a system wide responsibility, ensuring the needs of staff and patrons are met in a safe and welcoming environment. For more information and essential functions, see our job description. Librarian II Job Description. Further information about the work of a Community Library Manager II can be found here.

Information Specific to this position: We have one full-time opening at the Rondo Community Library. The schedule for this position is full-time and will include some evenings and weekends. This position is 100% on-site.

The Rondo Community Library is a large, busy, and vibrant library in the center of Saint Paul. Rondo Library has thriving community partnerships, a busy homework center, and high meeting room usage. The Rondo Community Library was planned and named to reflect the rich history and diversity of the Rondo and Frogtown neighborhoods. Previously located at and known as the Lexington Outreach Branch, Rondo houses the mobile library and community services offices.

At SPPL, we are committed to staff development and providing our managers with opportunities and resources to make great things happen in our libraries. Apply now to start your journey with us! Questions about this role and working for Saint Paul Public Library? Please email the SPPL HR Liaison at Email: kate.moen@stpaul.gov.

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.