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Manager, Principal Librarian

Salary

$81,375.00 - $92,085.00 Annually

Location

Cape Coral, FL

Job Type

Full-Time Regular

Job Number

07719KG

Department

Library System

Opening Date

10/20/2025

Closing Date

11/5/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

FLSA

Exempt

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Description

At the Lee County Library System, we do more than lend books — we build community. With 13 active branches, innovative resources, and impactful programs, we empower people of all ages to explore, learn, and connect.

If you’re passionate about public service, creativity, and helping others thrive, this is your opportunity to grow your career and make a real difference.

Why Join Lee County Library System?

+ Be part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and community engagement

+ Work in a 13-branch system serving a diverse and growing population

+ Deliver programs, services, and resources that inspire learning and lifelong curiosity

+ Support access to books, technology, and opportunity—for everyone in our community

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 Cape Coral 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.

+ Lead daily branch operations, ensuring smooth workflows, responsive public service, and a safe, welcoming environment

+ Recruit, train, supervise, coach, and evaluate staff; foster a positive team culture focused on excellence and collaboration

+ 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

+ Monitor and manage facility needs, coordinating with internal departments for maintenance and improvements

+ Represent the library at community meetings and events, advocating for library services and building local support

+ Assist in developing budget needs and resource allocation aligned with branch and system-wide priorities

+ Stay informed on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in public librarianship, guiding your team through continuous improvement and change

+ Provide courteous, knowledgeable customer service and model professional behavior at all times

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 You’ll Need to Succeed:

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

Required:

+ Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science from an accredited graduate library school program

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

Preferred:

+ Four (4) or more years of progressively responsible library experience in a public library setting

+ At least four (4) years of supervisory or managerial experience

+ Experience managing or leading within a regional or main library

+ A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Supplemental Information

Work Schedule

+ Full-time, 80 hours bi-weekly

+ Schedule includes variable hours with evenings, Saturdays, and some Sundays

+ Employees may be temporarily or permanently reassigned to another library location based on system needs

About Lee County, Florida

Located in beautiful Southwest Florida, Lee County is a growing region known for its white-sand beaches, active lifestyle, and welcoming communities. Home to over 800,000 residents, it’s a great place to live, work, and grow your career. With excellent schools, recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life, Lee County offers the perfect blend of work and play.

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

What is your highest level of education completed? (Be sure to include this experience in the Education section of your application.)

+ High school diploma or GED

+ Some college coursework

+ Associate's Degree

+ Bachelor’s Degree

+ Currently enrolled in a Master’s program (Library/Information Science)

+ Master’s Degree in Library/Information Science or related field

+ PhD

03

How many years of supervisory or managerial experience do you have?

+ None

+ Less than 2 years

+ 2–3 years

+ 4 or more years

04

Which of the following library services are you experienced with? (Select all that apply. Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Reader’s advisory

+ Reference assistance

+ Programming and outreach

+ Technology assistance/training

+ Collection development/maintenance

+ Customer service

+ Supervising volunteers or staff

+ None of the above

05

Which of the following age groups have you planned or led programs for? (Select all that apply. Be sure to include this experience in the Work History section of your application.)

+ Children (ages 0–12)

+ Teens (ages 13–18)

+ Adults

+ Seniors

+ None

06

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

+ Yes

+ No

07

Please select all Lee County Library branches where you would be interested in working:

+ Bonita Springs Public Library - 10560 Reynolds Street, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

+ Cape Coral-Lee County Public Library - 921 S.W. 39th Terrace, Cape Coral, FL 33914

+ Captiva Memorial Library - 11560 Chapin Lane, Captiva, FL 33924

+ Dunbar-Jupiter Hammon Public Library - 3095 Blount Street, Fort Myers, FL 33916

+ East County Regional Library - 881 Gunnery Road N, Lehigh Acres, FL 33971

+ Fort Myers Regional Library - 2450 First Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901

+ Johann Fust Community Library - 1040 West 10th Street, Boca Grande, FL 33921

+ Lakes Regional Library - 15290 Bass Road, Fort Myers, FL 33919

+ North Fort Myers Public Library - 2001 N Tamiami Trail, North Fort Myers, FL 33903

+ Northwest Regional Library - 519 Chiquita Blvd. N, Cape Coral, FL 33993

+ Pine Island Public Library - 10701 Russell Road, Bokeelia, FL 33922

+ Riverdale Public Library - 2421 Buckingham Road, Fort Myers, FL 33905

+ South County Regional Library - 21100 Three Oaks Pkwy, Estero, FL 33928

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Employer

Lee County Government

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Phone

(239) 533-2245

Website

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

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