Library Director

Library Director

The City of South Pasadena is seeking an experienced and visionary Library Director!

This recruitment is being partially managed by Mosaic Public Partners. Please click HERE to view the recruitment brochure.

Salary Range : Up to $211,020 annually DOE / DOQ

This recruitment is open continuous until filled. This recruitment may close or be extended at any time without notice. Applicants are encouraged to apply immediately!

The Opportunity

South Pasadena's long-cherished tradition of library service is poised for its next chapter, and the City is seeking an innovative, forward-thinking leader to guide it. As the Library Director, you will have the rare chance to steward a beloved community institution, shape its strategic vision, and expand access to information, learning, and cultural enrichment for a highly engaged and diverse population. This role offers a unique blend of small-town community spirit and big-city connectivity, empowering the next Director to leave a lasting impact on the library's programs, facilities, and the civic life of South Pasadena.

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the position of Library Director will be looking for new ways to further professionalize the department, improve service delivery, and build the next generation of leaders; be a strong leader, committed to leading by example and delivering excellent customer service; be a high-functioning and organized administrator, able to manage complex projects, and lead the Library team; and have a willingness to implement new ideas even at a calculated risk.

Reporting to the City Manager, the Library Director serves as a visionary leader and strategic advisor to the City Manager and the Library Board of Trustees, guiding the City's library services into the future. This executive role offers the opportunity to strengthen a beloved community institution, foster innovation in library programming and technology, and expand access to information and culture for all residents. Key responsibilities include shaping the long-term direction of library services, aligning programs and resources with community needs and overseeing policy development; leading and developing a talented library team; preparing and administering the Library's annual operating budget; identifying funding opportunities and overseeing grant applications; directing day-to-day operations of the Library; and serving as an ambassador to the community by building partnerships with Friends of the South Pasadena Public Library, civic groups, and cultural organizations.

Duties & Responsibilities

For more detailed information on the job duties, qualifications, skills and abilities, technical competencies and physical demands required for this position, please click the following link for the Library Director class specification :

Library Director Class Spec

Qualifications

A Master's Degree in Library Science or related field. Minimum of five (5) years of progressively more responsible supervisory experience in a library setting.

FLSA Status : Exempt

Additional Information

HOW TO APPLY : This recruitment is being managed by Mosaic. To be considered for this position, please review the recruitment brochure linked below and APPLY through by using this link : https : / / www.mosaicpublic.com / career / 2547-library-director Your application must contain a resume and cover letter. Recruitment Brochure : https : / / www.mosaicpublic.com / career / 2547-library-director For questions, please contact Greg Nelson, Lead Recruiter, at greg@mosaicpublic.com or via phone at (916) 550-4100.

This recruitment is open until filled; applications will be screened as they are received. Interviews will be scheduled while the recruitment is open, so candidates are encouraged to apply immediately.

Selection Process :

To be considered, please apply via the instructions above. This recruitment may close, or be extended, at any time, without prior notice. Cover letter, resume and other attachments must be in PDF format. Only complete applications or applications that meet the minimum requirements may be considered. Applications will be reviewed for depth and breadth of experience and, level and relatedness of education. The most qualified candidates will be invited to participate in further selection procedures.

The selected candidate receiving a conditional offer of employment from the City for this position shall be required to satisfactorily complete the remaining phases of the pre-employment process outlined in the conditional offer. Unsatisfactory results and / or failure to successfully complete any part of the pre-employment process shall void any conditional offer of employment for this position.

The City of South Pasadena is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value and encourage diversity in our workforce. The City of South Pasadena intends to provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If a special accommodation is desired, or if you would like to request this information in an alternative format, please call (626) 403-7239 or email HR@southpasadenaca.gov . The City of South Pasadena is committed to creating a workplace where every employee is valued for who they are. Having our workforce reflect the diversity of our community at various levels of the organization is a continuous goal embraced by our departments, management staff, and policymakers. To support efforts of fairness and diversity, City Leadership is committed to incorporating equity and inclusion into our work.

The City of South Pasadena is committed to providing fair opportunities to all applicants, including those with a criminal history. Pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history. You are not required to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until you receive a conditional job offer. If the City of South Pasadena has concerns about a conviction that is directly related to the job after making a conditional job offer and conducting a background check, you will have the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide evidence to mitigate concerns, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. For more information about the Fair Chance Act, please visit https : / / calcivilrights.ca.gov / fair-chance-act

About the City

The City of South Pasadena (population 26,047) is a charming community located only eight miles from downtown Los Angeles on the west side of the San Gabriel Valley. South Pasadena is known for its beautiful tree-lined streets, stunning homes, unique small businesses, top-quality schools and a strong commitment to community. South Pasadena is also a full-service city with its own fire, police and water departments.

Occupying 3.44 square miles of flatlands and hillsides, South Pasadena's unique character makes it one of California's most desirable locations. The City has a rich history of intact late 19th and early 20th Century neighborhoods and residences, giving it a strong claim as one of the oldest and most historic sites in the San Gabriel Valley. One of the first suburbs of Los Angeles, South Pasadena maintains small-town quality, with charming residential streetscapes, and a historic commercial core, making it one of Hollywood's favorite suburban filming locations, featured in numerous television and big screen productions.

South Pasadena is frequently recognized as a family and environmentally friendly community. The City enjoys quiet, attractive, walkable neighborhoods and a low crime rate. There are numerous active community organizations in South Pasadena, including the Oneonta Club, WISPPA, South Pasadena Arts Council, AYSO, Little League, Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Women's Club, Chamber of Commerce, South Pasadena Preservation Foundation, Holy Family Church, St. James Church, South Pasadena Tournament of Roses Association, South Pasadena Chinese-American Club, Vecinos and many others. Boasting over 100 acres of parks and playgrounds and more than 21,000 trees, the City's picturesque environment invites residents and visitors to enjoy numerous opportunities for outdoor recreation. South Pasadena offers an 18 hole, Par-3 golf course, tennis, racquet and pickleball facilities, horse stables and a dog park all in its picturesque Arroyo Seco area.

Small, proud and independent, the City of South Pasadena has preserved its status as a unique community for over a hundred years.

NOTE : The provisions in this job flyer do not constitute an expressed or implied contract; and any provisions contained in this flyer may be modified or revoked without notice.

The City of South Pasadena provides an extensive benefits package to support its employees' well-being and financial security, including long term disability. These benefits include :

VACATION : Vacation accrues based on years of service and experience; service with other agencies counts. Employees may cash out vacation once per year.

PAID TIME OFF : (Per Year)

• Sick Leave : 96 hours (rolls over annually)
• Executive Leave : 90 hours (may cash out up to 60)
• Holidays : 12