Job Close Date: January 14, 2026 @ 9:00am PST

Position Summary

The Area Manager is responsible for overseeing strategic initiatives, innovation, and delivery of effective and efficient library services for assigned region. The Area Manager creates and maintains an enriching environment that promotes and sustains accountability, efficiencies, collaboration, continuous learning, and high-quality customer service. This position oversees the day-to-day operations of assigned branch(es) in its region and directly supervises a team of paraprofessional and professional staff. This position also provides leadership to staff throughout the library system to organize and promote excellence in community engagement efforts with the goal of creating a thriving library in its Jackson County community.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participates in the development of district strategic plan and initiatives.
• Serves as primary liaison between library administration and assigned staff.
• Performs the duties of a branch manager for one of the branches in the region.
• Develops goals and strategies for the successful operation of district libraries that promote the district’s mission, values, and priorities.
• Hires, supervises, develops and leads a dynamic team of library staff who are responsible for services to the communities in the Jackson County Library District.
• Investigates and responds to citizen inquiries if/when complaints and concerns cannot be resolved at appropriate staff levels.
• Establishes means to ensure library activities are coordinated effectively among other departments, coordinators, managers, and supervisors.
• Works closely with appropriate managers and supervisors for effective use of measurements to monitor and assess the efficiency and effectiveness of library services.
• Provides clarification for policies, procedures, guidelines for JCLS staff and customers; provides direction as needed.
• Creates an environment where diverse views are welcomed and respected; facilitates productive and timely discussions that generate effective results.
• Assures that the library facilities are well maintained by successfully working with relevant library staff and with the Facilities Department on renovations, repairs, and purchases.
• Assists with the development, planning and implementation of JCLS short and long-term goals and objectives for library services and programs.
• Participates effectively as a member of the leadership team that provides district-wide management consistency.
• Assists with the development, planning and implementation of JCLS short and long-term goals and objectives for library services and programs.
• Participates effectively as a member of the leadership team that provides district-wide management consistency
• Assists in the preparation of JCLS’ annual budget, estimating service and resource needs based on current and future trends and activities.
• Seeks ways to gain efficiencies through ongoing review of all services and processing.
• Prepares a variety of effective reports and communications for the staff.
• Creates and presents effective prepared and impromptu presentations.
• Promotes continuous life-long learning at JCLS.
• Regular attendance.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Compensation

JCLS has a 16-step salary schedule with each step at 1.5%. The starting salary will be based on steps 1-5 on Grade T of the schedule. New hires are placed based on applicable education and experience to the job, as well as keeping within Oregon state pay equity laws. The starting range for this position is $37.94 to $40.30 per hour. Staff members who pass a Spanish language competency test are eligible for a Bilingual Stipend per JCLS policy.

Benefits

JCLS provides medical, dental, vision, retirement, 12 paid holidays, vacation and sick accrual time. Additionally, long term disability, life insurance and AD&D is provided. This list is not comprehensive. Further information about the JCLS benefit package can be obtained by contacting the Human Resources Department. 

JCLS is an equal opportunity employer

 In accordance with Oregon law, veterans who meet the minimum qualifications and any special qualifications for a position may be eligible for veterans' preference in public employment. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1. Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from a ALA accredited institution, OR the equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the duties as described.
2. Three years of supervisory experience.
3. Demonstrated ability and experience to achieve library outcomes while effectively leading a team whose members have a wide range of skills, knowledge, abilities, and responsibilities.
4. Success in presenting oral and written material for a variety of situations.
5. Strong interpersonal skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Five years of supervisory experience.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/LICENSES

• Criminal background check required.
• Must have valid driver’s license and required mandatory insurance when operating a privately owned vehicle for business purposes.
• Must be able to travel to other locations to perform work, and/or attend work-related meetings, workshops or conferences.