Branch Supervisor

Branch Supervisor

Salary

$64,724.15 Annually

Location

CPLC-Library-East Forest Park

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

04366

Department

Library

Opening Date

07/21/2026

Closing Date

8/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

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Position Purpose/Summary

Responsible for assisting the Branch Manager in the everyday functioning of the library. This includes personnel, public interaction, programming, facility management and administrative duties. Work is performed with latitude in the exercise of independent initiative and judgment in accordance with accepted professional practices and within the policies and directives by the Branch Manager. Supervision is exercised, directly or through subordinates, over all Branch library employees.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for staff and volunteer supervision and training.
• Oversees collection development for both children's and adults.
• Manages the reference and public service areas.
• Responsible for programming for children, young adults and adults (i.e. planning, preparation and implementation).
• Responsible for library/community development; attends community and attend library meetings.
• Oversees supervision of building and reporting facility problems.
• Performs related work as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of all areas of public library operations.
• Knowledge of long-range planning, implementing, and evaluating library services and programs, and planning and monitoring budgets.
• Knowledge of leadership, management and human resources principles.
• Knowledge of the planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating the goals and objectives, programs, policies, budgets and capital projects of a municipal library system.
• Extensive knowledge of the philosophy, objectives, principles, methods, and techniques of modern professional municipal library administration.
• Extensive knowledge of the formulation and administration of budgeting procedures.
• Extensive knowledge of the function, design, operation and maintenance of a municipal library system.
• Thorough knowledge of community needs and problems related to public libraries.
• Working knowledge of library technology.
• Ability to interpret and apply library policy.
• Ability to manage projects, particularly capital projects.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree and completion of an American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science.
• A minimum of three years of progressive professional library experience.

NOTICE: The following benefits are contingent upon hours worked and bargaining vs. non-bargaining agreements.

Medical/Dental/ Vision

75% City Subsidized

All health insurance plans include Dental and Vision

Retirement

Available to employees working 20+ hours per week

Paid Vacation

Bargaining unit positions are subject to contractual obligations.

Paid Holidays

All City employees receive 11 paid holidays per year.

Paid Sick Time

Full time employees are immediately eligible to begin accruing 1 1/4 days per month which can be taken after 6 months of service. Unused sick days can be rolled over to subsequent calendar years. Supplemental Long Term and Short disability coverage is available to employees at the employee cost.

Paid Personal Days

Use up to 3 of your accrued sick days as Personal days. Personal days cannot be rolled over into the next calendar year.

Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

A means for eligible employees to balance work and family responsibilities by taking unpaid leave for authorized reasons.

Training

On the job and instructor led courses available

Employee Assistance Program

Free, confidential and personal assistance to employees and their families to resolve issues that affect their personal lives as well as job performance.

Direct Deposit

Easy, convenient, and free!

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Do you have a bachelor's degree and completion of an American Library Association accredited Master of Library Science?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of three years of progressive professional library experience?

• Yes
• No

03

Are you a current City of Springfield resident?

• Yes
• No

04

The City of Springfield requires all employees to be residents. If you are not a current Springfield resident, are you willing to relocate?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer City of Springfield

Address 36 Court St

Springfield, Massachusetts, 01103

Phone 413-787-6018

Website https://www.springfield-ma.gov