Job Posting

Assistant Library Director

Chatfield Public Library – Chatfield, Minnesota

Are you passionate about public libraries, lifelong learning, and serving your community? The Chatfield Public Library is seeking an experienced, collaborative, and service-oriented Assistant Library Director to help lead our library and support exceptional library services for all.

Working closely with the Library Director, the Assistant Library Director provides leadership in daily library operations, supervises staff, oversees collection development and technical services, coordinates library programming, and delivers outstanding public service.

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Library Director will:

• Supervise and support library staff while fostering a positive team environment.
• Assist with the management and daily operation of the library.
• Oversee cataloging, collection development, interlibrary loan, and Evergreen administration.
• Develop, coordinate, and evaluate programs and events for all ages, including the Summer Reading Program.
• Provide reference, readers' advisory, outreach, and other public services.
• Assist with budgeting, grant writing, strategic planning, policy development, hiring, and staff development.
• Build partnerships with schools, community organizations, and local groups.
• Promote library collections, services, and programs throughout the community.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least five (5) years of progressively responsible library experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Strong communication, organizational, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to intellectual freedom, equitable access, patron confidentiality, and the core values of public librarianship.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA)-accredited college or university.
• Supervisory or leadership experience in a public library.

What We Are Looking For

The successful candidate is:

• An effective and supportive leader.
• Passionate about excellent customer service.
• Organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Comfortable using library technologies and digital resources.
• Committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive library for all members of the community.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time position. Some weekend and evening hours will be required.

Pay and Benefits
Pay: $28.57–$31.68 per hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits: This full-time, non-exempt position is eligible for the City's benefit package in accordance with City policy.

To Apply

Please submit:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• City of Chatfield Employment application
• Professional references

Please submit application materials to:

Christy Archer, Library Director

Chatfield Public Library

314 Main St. S

Chatfield, MN 55923

carcher@selco.info

Applications will be accepted until September 20, 2026, or until the position is filled.