Library Manager - Programs, Outreach, and Training

Library Manager - Programs, Outreach, and Training

Salary

$98,675.20 - $133,244.80 Annually

Location

Civic Center Library - 3839 N Drinkwater Blvd, Scottsdale, AZ

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

FY2526-01086

Division

Library Systems

Department

Library Planning and Administration

Opening Date

07/06/2026

Closing Date

7/20/2026 11:59 PM Arizona

• Description
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• Questions

Introduction

The City of Scottsdale, Arizona is seeking a visionary and accomplished leader to serve as the Library Manager responsible for Programming, Outreach and Training.

At Scottsdale Public Library, our mission is putting people at the heart of dynamic library services. We invite you to consider joining our innovative team in our efforts to achieve this mission.

How we put our patrons at the HEART of what we do:

Our team continually work towards providing outstanding services everyday and leaving our patrons feeling great after interacting with us. We like to keep things light by bringing fun and being a welcoming and inclusive library.

How we put you at the HEART of what we do:

Our organization prefers genuine learning and creativity. We want your unique perspective and skills to add to the make-up of how we serve Scottsdale residents.

About the Position:

Performs professional administrative library services by linking resources and customers, and enables civil community discourse. Serves as an innovative leader, and change agent, within the library, city government, and the community. A Library Manager is an information advocate and forward thinker who inspires learning, discovery and the development of 21st century skills in staff, volunteers, and the community. Oversees and provides a variety of literacy programming, content creation, and preservation. Inspires continued learning, collaboration, skill development, and advocates for the library. Provides leadership and supervision to staff in one or more aspects of library operations. Leads in the development and implementation of new and/or enhanced services. A Library Manager supervises one of the three major library functional areas, assists the Library Director with the administration of the Citys Library services and functions and performs administrative, professional and technical library work at upper management level. Most work is performed in a library service desk environment with some work performed in a normal City office environment, and some in community settings, including outside programming.

Anticipated starting salary for this position may be up to mid-point depending on candidate's experience and internal equity. The full salary range is listed above and mid-point for this position is $115,918.40/annually.

The City of Scottsdale offers:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month, eligible for use immediately following accrual
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 11.87% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation
• Employee Wellness incentives
• Access to several city-owned fitness and recreational facilities at no cost

Please visit the Human Resources and Benefits Information page for more information.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Masters Degree in library science from an ALA accredited university, or a Masters Degree in a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible library experience, including at least three years of supervisory responsibilities.
• An equivalent combination of education and job related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements

• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on department/section assignment.

Essential Functions

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Work Environment/Physical Demands

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Full-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefit package including vacation, holiday and medical leave as well as insurance for medical, dental, vision, life, short and long term disability insurance. For a more detailed overview of the employee benefits, click here.

Part-Time Positions:

The City of Scottsdale offers paid medical leave for part-time staff.

Commute Solutions Program

City of Scottsdale provides free Valley Metro Platinum passes to employees for the bus and light rail systems when commuting; a vanpool subsidy is also available. Employees can decrease stress, decrease wear & tear on their vehicle, and help the environment all at the same time.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The City of Scottsdale is considered a qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF). You may find more information about the PSFL program by going to the Federal Student Aid website by clicking here.

01

Are you a current City of Scottsdale employee?

• Yes
• No

02

Please indicate if you have a master's in library science, from an ALA accredited educational institution, or which best describes your education. Note: The degree (to include the major) must be listed in the Education Section of the application.

• High School / GED or Equivalent
• HS/GED/Equivalent & Some College Coursework
• Associates degree
• Bachelors degree
• Masters degree or higher
• None of the above

03

Please indicate the number of years of experience of progressively responsible library experience that you have. Note: The experience must be listed in the Work Experience section of the application.

• 0 to Less than 5 Years
• 5 to Less than 11 Years
• 11 Years or More

04

Do you have at least 3 years of supervisory experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Briefly describe your supervisory experience (to include the name of employer). Note: Employers mentioned here must be shown in the Work Experience section of the application. Do not state "See resume" in lieu of responding to this question. If you dont have this experience, please write "None."

06

Please indicate your level of budget management experience.

• None
• Followed budget developed by others
• Managed a department budget
• Developed a department budget
• Developed a multi-department budget

07

Please select the following areas in which you have provided library services. Check all that apply.

• Administration
• Grant Writing
• Adult, Teen, and Youth Services
• Outreach Services
• Public Programming
• Reference Services
• Library Volunteer Programs
• Staff Training Programs

08

This position is scheduled between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Monday-Friday, with occasional evening and weekend hours. Are you available to work evenings and weekends?

• Yes
• No

09

Please indicate how you learned about this job opportunity with the City of Scottsdale.

• City Website
• Employee Referral
• Facebook
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair (In-Person / Virtual)
• Recruiter
• Other

Required Question

Employer City of Scottsdale

Address 9191 E San Salvador Dr

Scottsdale, Arizona, 85258

Website http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov