City of Fullerton is hiring: Library Director in Fullerton

Overview The City of Fullerton is recruiting for a highly experienced Library Director to manage the day-to-day activities of the Fullerton Main Library and Hunt Branch. The successful candidate will have a broad background in library services and a strong track record of success in managing a multi-faceted organization. The new Director will work closely with the Library Board of Trustees and the City Manager’s Office and will be directly responsible for a department of 24 regular employees, with an operating budget of approximately 4.9 million. This senior-level executive will be results-driven, with well-grounded, ethical decision-making skills, superior interpersonal and communication skills with demonstrated leadership potential, and outstanding public speaking abilities. Up to $192,781 annually. Depending on qualifications. Future general salary increases: 3% - effective July 4, 2026. Opportunities to join a diverse and beautiful City with a significant history in an outstanding location don’t come along very often. Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day activities of the Fullerton Main Library and Hunt Branch. Lead and develop a department of 24 regular employees and oversee an operating budget of approximately 4.9 million. Collaborate with the Library Board of Trustees and the City Manager’s Office. Demonstrate results-driven leadership, ethical decision-making, and strong public speaking and interpersonal communication skills. Qualifications Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university and a master’s degree in library science or a related field from an accredited college or university. Experience: A minimum of eight years of recent, continuous, progressively responsible professional public library experience, including three years at the mid-management/supervisory level or higher in an organization comparable to Fullerton in terms of scope of activity. Application Process Applications will be accepted on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. This recruitment may close at any time without notice. Along with the City of Fullerton application, submissions must include a cover letter, resume and five professional references. This is an executive, at-will position. Only those candidates deemed most qualified will be invited to interview with the City, with the final selection made by the City Manager. All employment offers are conditional upon successful completion of a background check. All new hires will be fingerprinted and have fingerprints verified with the Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires that you must be a U.S. citizen or an alien lawfully authorized to work in the United States to be eligible for hire. All new hires will be required to provide documentation to verify status. Contact for inquiries: Laura Giannetti-Mercer, Acting Human Resources Director at 714.738.6363 or laura.gm@cityoffullerton.com. Additional Information The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute a contract, expressed or implied, and any provisions may be modified or revoked without notice. The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, age, ancestry, national origin, political or religious affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, medical condition, or other non-job related factors. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request. The City of Fullerton is committed to accessibility of its programs, services and activities. Fullerton is renowned for its unique mix of residential, business, educational, and cultural environments, with a population of approximately 140,000. It is home to an award-winning school system and several higher education institutions, including Cal State Fullerton. To ensure emails from GovernmentJobs.com are received, please add the sender to your trusted list. Communications regarding your application/status will be sent to the email address listed on your application. Check your email regularly throughout the recruitment process. Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Fullerton is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate as described above. If you require accommodations to complete the employment application or participate in testing, please contact the Human Resources Office prior to the filing deadline. #J-18808-Ljbffr