Branch Manager, Principal Librarian

Branch Manager, Principal Librarian

Salary

$85,443.75 - $96,689.25 Annually

Location

2450 First Street, Fort Myers, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

08052KG

Department

Library System

Opening Date

09/16/2026

Closing Date

9/30/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

Fort Myers Regional Library | 2450 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33971

Step into a leadership role where you can make a meaningful impact on both your team and the community you serve. As a Manager, Principal Librarian, you'll have the opportunity to lead a regional library, build strong relationships, support innovative programming, and help shape an exceptional experience for patrons of all ages.

This is an opportunity to combine leadership, creativity, and public service while working alongside a team dedicated to connecting people with information, resources, and opportunities. If you're an organized, collaborative leader who enjoys working with people and finding creative ways to meet community needs, we invite you to bring your experience and ideas to Lee County Library System.

Duties and Responsibilities

As a Manager, Principal Librarian, you'll serve as the manager of a regional library-providing strategic direction, staff leadership, and operational oversight to ensure the library meets the evolving needs of the community. This is more than a management position - it's an opportunity to shape the future of public library service in one of Florida's fastest-growing areas.

What Youll Do

• Lead daily branch operations, ensuring smooth workflows, responsive public service, and a safe, welcoming environment
• Provide courteous, knowledgeable customer service, and assist the public directly as an active member of the public service team at the branch
• Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate staff; foster a positive team culture focused on excellence and collaboration
• Explain and administer library policies and procedures
• Oversee programming for all ages, supporting staff in delivering creative, inclusive, and high-impact programs
• Act as a liaison to community partners, schools, and local organizations to strengthen engagement and outreach
• Represent the library at community meetings and events, advocating for library services and building local support
• Interact productively with staff from library administration, library processing, and other branches
• Monitor and manage facility needs, coordinating with internal departments for maintenance and improvements
• Assist in developing budget needs and resource allocation aligned with branch and system-wide priorities
• Actively seek and participate in professional development opportunities and stay abreast of emerging technology, trends, and best practices, guiding your team through continuous improvement and change

To succeed in this role, you'll need strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively with a team, and a commitment to providing inclusive service to a diverse community. You should be comfortable engaging with patrons of all ages, including children, teens, and those who speak languages other than English. Initiative, creativity, and flexibility are key-along with a willingness to grow and learn.

Spanish language skills are a plus.

Education, Experience, Licensing

What Were Looking For

To thrive in this role, you'll need a strong mix of education and experience that demonstrates your readiness for library leadership.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Masters Degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited graduate library school program, or closely related field.
• Two (2) years of professional librarian or closely related experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited graduate library school program
• Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible library experience in a public library setting
• At least two (2) years of supervisory or managerial experience
• Experience managing or leading within a regional or main library
• A valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule: Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly, hours and days will vary to include evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays.

At the Lee County Library System, we provide access to library collections, technology, educational resources, and programs that support the informational, educational, and recreational needs of our community through a network of 13 branches.

If youre committed to public service, enjoy working with people, and are looking for opportunities to develop your skills, we encourage you to apply.

Why Join Lee County Library System?

• Work in a 13-branch library system serving a growing community.
• Contribute to high-quality library services, programs, and resources.
• Support access to books, technology, and information for library patrons.
• Join a collaborative team dedicated to excellent public service.

About Lee County

Lee County is located in Southwest Florida and is home to more than 800,000 residents. Lee County Government is committed to providing high-quality public services while supporting efficient operations and responsible stewardship of public resources. Learn more at Lee County Government.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES:

All County employees are required to work before, during, or after an emergency as needed. This may include temporarily being assigned to work and performing duties outside of the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

DISCLAIMER: This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this classification. The employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by his or her supervisor. The job description supersedes prior job descriptions. When duties and responsibilities change and develop the job description will be reviewed and subject to changes of business necessity. All positions are subject to a criminal background check. A conviction in and of itself may not necessarily preclude employment. Some positions may be subject to a pre-employment drug screening. Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, who claim and meet eligibility requirements of veterans preference, receive preference and priority in employment and are encouraged to apply.

Lee County Board of County Commissioners offers a comprehensive, and affordable benefits package. Our Board works in the best interest of employees and strives to provide the most complete, high-quality benefits package available at the lowest possible cost to the employee. Our Board continues to remain steadfast in maintaining one of the lowest levels of employee costs in our area.

Lee Countys benefits package is offered to both regular Full-time positions and Part-time positions that are regularly scheduled to work 60 hours or more bi-weekly. Medical benefits may be offered to On-Call, Temporary, Seasonal, and Intern employees who meet the Affordable Care Act eligibility criteria.

Lee County employees eligible to participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS) are required to contribute 3% of each paycheck to FRS. If you have retired from the Florida Retirement Pension plan you will not be eligible for renewed membership in either of the FRS retirement plan options. Retirees of the Investment Plan are eligible for renewed membership in the Investment Plan only. FRS reemployment rules apply for both.

Below is a brief breakdown of whats included in the benefits package that is offered to our employees.

For a more detailed look into our benefits package, please click visit our webpage at www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/FULLTIME%20ACTIVE%20LCBOCC%202024%20Plan%20Year%20OE%20Guide%20FINAL%20AON%202023.09.12.pdf.

To view our employee paid premiums, please visit: https://www.leegov.com/hr/Documents/Employee%20Benefits/2024%20Benefits/2024%20Active%20Employee%20Rates.pdf

Health Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Plans include, but are not limited to: routine, preventative, mental health, hospitalization, and prescription drug benefits.
• Vision, Fitness, Weight Management, Natural Products and Services, and Hearing discount programs available.
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Medical Reimbursement Account
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
• Pharmacy, including Mail-Order Pharmacy
• Informed Health Lines (Nurse Hotline)
• Basic Life Insurance (1x or 2x Annual Salary at no cost to employee)
• Optional Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (60% of pre-disability salary at no cost to employee)
• Short-Term Disability
• Sick Leave Pool
• Flu vaccinations
• Wellness Programs

Financial Benefits:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Two Retirement Plan Options:

1) FRS Pension Plan (Defined Benefit)

2) FRS Investment Plan (Defined Contribution)

• Deferred Compensation (457) Plans
• Financial Savings/Management Programs
• Eligible for membership with Suncoast Credit Union
• Employee Leave Benefits
• Holiday Pay - 11 Paid Holidays Annually
• Paid Sick Leave
• Paid Vacation Leave
• Bereavement & Civic Duty Leave
• Family and Medical Leave
• Military Family & Medical Leave
• Educational Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Services available to employees that offers guidance, support, resources and information for personal and work-life issues. Confidential and provided at no charge to employees and their dependents.

United Way 2-1-1 (Lee County Employee Resource Program)

Lee County BOCC has partnered with United Way 211 to provide an Employee Resource Program which assists BoCC employees who may be experiencing distress due to economic hardship, health or other factors.

Educational Assistance

Reimbursement for coursework taken at an accredited college or university that is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills and abilities relating to the official duties that the employees perform.

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Do you have previous supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

02

This position is 80 hours bi-weekly; hours and days will vary to include evenings, Saturdays and some Sundays. Are you available to work this schedule?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Masters Degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited graduate library school program, and two years progressively responsible library experience? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of library or related experience do you have? (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1-2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5+ years

Required Question

Employer Lee County Government

Address P.O. Box 398

ATT: Human Resources

Fort Myers, Florida, 33902

Phone (239) 533-2245

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/leecounty