Assistant Director for Library Advancement

Assistant Director for Library Advancement

Salary

$92,973.03 - $96,305.00 Annually

Location

To Be Determined, Jacksonville, FL

Job Type

Appointed Employee

Job Number

2026-07148

Department

PUBLIC LIBRARY

Opening Date

06/16/2026

Closing Date

6/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Job Description

The Jacksonville Public Library is actively seeking an Assistant Director for Library Advancement.

The Assistant Director for Library Advancement (ADLA) reports to the Chief Librarian/ Library Director and leads a team of staff and volunteers responsible for developing and implementing multi-tiered philanthropic and external relations campaigns to increase support for the Jacksonville Public Library's mission. The ADLA serves as a staff liaison to the Library Foundation of Jacksonville and the Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library and other affinity groups. The ADLA provides executive leadership over all advancement functions including the annual campaign, major gifts, planned giving, corporate and foundation sponsorship and underwriting, grant writing and donor and volunteer stewardship. Additionally, the ADLA works closely with the other members of the Library's leadership teams to establish annual and longer-term plans that enrich lives, build community and foster success by bringing people information and ideas together.

Do you want to earn four (4) weeks off during your first year of employment? Do you want low and no cost health insurance options? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you need to complete your application now. Work for the city you love!!!

Did you know as a City of Jacksonville employee, you would also have twelve (12) paid holidays and a personal leave day as well? In addition, health insurance, dental, vision, life insurance and flexible spending plans are also available. City of Jacksonville employees are also eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness after ten (10) years of public service and on-time payments.

Examples of Work

• Develops, drives and monitors the Library's progress toward strategic and annual goals in areas of responsibility through active membership in the Library's Executive Leadership Team (ELT) and the Senior Leadership Team (SLT).
• Designs, executes and reports on annual and long-term philanthropic plans with measurable outcomes.
• Cultivates, solicits, and stewards gifts and grants from major donors, foundations, and corporate partners.
• Leads a cohesive grant strategy, including proposal development through and compliance and reporting oversight.
• Builds corporate partnerships and sponsorships aligned with Library initiatives.
• Enacts donor recognition and stewardship programs.
• Supervises advancement staff and manage departmental Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Serves as liaison to Foundation and Friends Boards, supporting their governance and strategies.
• Represents the Library at community, civic, and partner events, and promote the Library and its affinity groups when appropriate.
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with community leaders, organizations, and associations.
• Grows strong and supportive relationships with Library staff to ensure that advancement efforts align with the Library's strategic and operational plans..
• Supports the overall mission of the library by providing customer service in a manner that creates positive customer experiences.
• Works with diverse populations to provide services in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner.
• Communicates clear direction, manages for results, and leads organizational change.
• Assigns responsibility, takes corrective action, demonstrates leadership in evaluating, developing, and motivating employees.
• Performs related work as required.

Open Requirements/Supplemental Information

• A Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution with six years' professional experience in fundraising, non-profit management, business development or marketing, two of which will be supervisory experience.
• An advanced degree, Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE), and/or library fundraising experience is preferred.

Preferred Attributes:

Relationship Building and Interpersonal Communication. The ideal candidate will have skill in establishing trust, communicating clearly, and working effectively with a wide range of individuals and groups.

Strategic Thinking and Planning: The ideal candidate will be able to set long-term goals, anticipate future needs, and develop clear, actionable plans. This includes evaluating options, aligning strategies with organizational priorities, and adjusting plans based on results and changing circumstances.

Project and Program Management: The ideal candidate will have the ability to organize complex initiatives, coordinate multiple activities simultaneously, track progress, and ensure timely, high-quality outcomes.

Leadership and Team Development: The ideal candidate will possess the capacity to guide, motivate, and support staff and volunteers. This involves setting expectations, providing coaching and feedback, fostering accountability, and creating a positive, cohesive team environment.

A FULLY COMPLETED ONLINE APPLICATION IS REQUIRED. Apply at www.jacksonville.gov. Work history is required for all employment/volunteer work in which qualifications are being based. When meeting/basing qualifications on education, a copy of your college transcript, with your social blacked out, is required with your application. U.S. transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the school's name, classes taken, grades received, type of degree, and date degree was conferred. Transcripts outside the U.S. must be converted to U.S. standards.

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Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and the family members of such service members and veterans, receive preference and priority, and certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements, in employment and are encouraged to apply for positions being filled.

If claiming veterans preference, you must attach a DD-214 (Member Form-4 copy) or military discharge papers, or equivalent certification from the Department of Veterans Affairs listing military status, dates of service and character of discharge. You must also attach the Veterans Preference Certification Form and if applicable, the additional forms as noted here: http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference.

If a candidate believes he or she was not afforded veteran's preference, he or she may file a written complaint, within sixty (60) calendar days upon receipt of notification of the hiring decision, requesting an investigation to:

Florida Department of Veterans Affairs

Attention: Veterans' Preference Coordinator

11351 Ulmerton Road, Suite 311-K

Largo, FL 33778-1630

Email: VeteransPreference@fdva.state.fl.us

The City of Jacksonville provides a wide array of benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Our comprehensive benefit programs include medical, dental and vision plans; life insurance coverage for you and your dependents; flexible spending plans for medical reimbursement, dependent care, parking, and transit expenses; an employee assistance program for you and your dependents; a 457(b) tax-deferred compensation plan to supplement your retirement, and a ROTH IRA plan. We also provide an extensive wellness program that includes a health intervention program if qualified, lunch and learns, health fairs, and discounted gym memberships. Please visit the Employee Benefits website for details on all the plans we offer.

www.coj.net/benefits

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Copying and pasting your resume or stating "see resume" does NOT fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

• Yes
• No

02

Are you authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the City of Jacksonville either now or in the future?

• Yes
• No

03

The budgeted annual salary for this position is $92,973.03 -$96,305.00. This is not negotiable. If selected, would you be willing to accept this position at this salary?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university? If yes, you MUST attach your college transcript to your application.

• Yes
• No

05

If you have a degree, indicate which degree you have and include any major/minor. A copy of your college transcript is required with your application.

06

Do you have six years of professional experience in fundraising, non-profit management, business development or marketing?

• Yes
• No

07

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

08

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

09

If you answered "Yes" to question 6, does your experience include two years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

10

Provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your experience.

11

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

12

Do you possess an advanced degree, CFRE certification, and/or professional experience in library fundraising?

• I have an advanced degree.
• I am certified Fund-Raising Executive (CFRE).
• I have library fundraising experience.
• None of the above.

13

If you answer "Yes" to question 12, provide a detailed description (at least 3-4 complete sentences) of your advanced degree, CFRE certification, and/or professional experience in library fundraising.

14

Indicate the organization(s) you worked for where you gained this experience.

15

If you are requesting veterans preference, you MUST download the appropriate state of Florida form (even if you dont live in Florida) and attach it to your application. FAILURE TO DO SO WILL DELAY YOUR VETERANS PREFERENCE STATUS. Please download the forms at http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services/veterans-preference

• Yes, I am claiming veterans preference and I understand that I MUST download the appropriate form and attach it to my application.
• No, I am not claiming veterans preference and this does not apply to me.

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A resume, cover letter, and copy of your college transcript are required with your application. College transcripts do not need to be official, but must state your name, the name of the school, type of degree, classes taken, grades received and date degree was conferred. NOTE: A copy of your diploma does not meet this requirement. Transcripts from colleges outside of the U.S. must be converted to U.S. Standards. If required documents are not provided your application will be considered incomplete and may result in disqualification from the selection process.

• I have read the above statement and understand what is required.

Required Question

Employer City of Jacksonville

Address 117 W. Duval St.

Suite 100

Jacksonville, Florida, 32202

Website http://www.coj.net/departments/employee-services.aspx