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Manager, Principal Librarian

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Manager, Principal Librarian

Salary

$77,500.00 - $87,700.00 Annually

Location

Cape Coral, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07603KG

Department

Library System

Opening Date

07/15/2025

Closing Date

8/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

The Lee County Library System is a dynamic, forward-thinking organization committed to serving our community with innovation, collaboration, and enthusiasm. We are currently seeking a Principal Librarian for the Northwest Regional Library, located in one of the fastest-growing areas of Lee County. Nestled between Mariner Middle School and Mariner High School, and surrounded by native Florida foliage, this bustling regional library is a hub of activity, especially for teens after school.

This is an exciting leadership opportunity for a community-minded professional passionate about public service, team development, and library innovation.

Duties and Responsibilities

+ Relate positively to a diverse population, communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and assist the public directly as an active member of the public service team at the branch.

+ Use considerable independent judgment and initiative along with established policies and procedures to assure a competent staff and high quality service to the public.

+ Interact productively with staff from library administration, library processing, and other branches.

+ Provide technology training to staff and patrons.

+ Explain and administer library policies and procedures.

+ Actively seek and participate in professional development opportunities and stay abreast of emerging technology and trends.

+ Communicate and work effectively and tactfully with co-workers, sharing information and working cohesively as a team.

+ Develop and maintain communication and contacts with nearby secondary schools and community organizations that serve teens.

+ Work effectively with community groups.

Education, Experience, Licensing

+ Requires any combination of education and experience equivalent to a Master's Degree in Library or Information Science, or closely related field from an accredited graduate library school program.

+ Two (2) years of professional librarian or closely related experience.

+ Possession of a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Qualifications:

+ Five (5) or more years of progressively responsible professional library experience.

+ A minimum of four (4) years of supervisory or managerial experience.

+ Proficiency in Spanish (spoken and written) is highly desirable.

Supplemental Information

+ Strong leadership and decision-making abilities.

+ Deep knowledge of library science, reader advisory, and reference services.

+ Familiarity with both print and digital research tools.

+ Experience with budget preparation, grant funding, and facility management.

+ Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse public, including children, teens, and non-English speakers.

+ Technological adaptability and the ability to train others on new tools and systems.

+ Willingness to work evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays as scheduled.

+ Flexibility to transfer to other branches as needed for organizational needs.

Work Schedule

+ Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly.

+ Schedule includes evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays.

+ Flexibility required based on branch and community needs.

Why Northwest Regional Library?

Our branch is more than just a building—it’s a vibrant community destination where curiosity is welcomed, creativity is encouraged, and service is everything. From teen hangouts to innovative programming and lifelong learning, you’ll play a key role in shaping the experience of every visitor.

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: The above information on this 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. 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 County's 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 what's 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.

01

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

02

Do you possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record?

+ Yes

+ No

03

Please indicate your years of experience working in a library. (Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ I do not have library experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–3 years

+ 4–6 years

+ More than 6 years

04

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

+ I do not have supervisory experience

+ Less than 1 year

+ 1–3 years

+ 4–6 years

+ More than 6 years

Required Question

Employer

Lee County Government

Address

Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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