Employment
Head of Adult Services Whitefish Bay Public Library
Full-Time Exempt Leadership Role Post Opening: August 27, 2026
Post Closing: September 11, 2026
Our Mission
The Whitefish Bay Public Library, as a cornerstone of the community, is dedicated to connecting all people, inspiring a love of learning, and providing access to ideas, information, and resources.
About the Position
The Head of Adult Services oversees all aspects of the department, including programming, collection development, staff leadership, budget management, outreach, and daily operations. The Head of Adult Services leads a dynamic and high performing department that serves patrons of all ages, manages Adult Services staff, cultivates community partnerships, and ensures a welcoming, inspiring environment. Additionally, this position is responsible for managing the Library’s website, social media, and marketing.
In 2025, our Adult Services team offered dozens of engaging programs, attracting over 2,000 attendees. Our Library is one of the top libraries in Milwaukee County and in Wisconsin for adult material use, computer and Wi-Fi use, and e material use per resident.
The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader who excels at big picture planning while remaining hands on with service delivery. They demonstrate strong communication skills, a commitment to equity and inclusion, and enthusiasm for supporting library users through readers advisory, tech support, and reference interviews.
Key Responsibilities
- Leadership and Administration
- Staff Supervision and Development
- Customer Service
- Programming and Outreach
- Collection Development
- Marketing and Communications
- Professional Engagement
See linked job description for full details.
Desired Minimum Qualifications
- Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school
- At least 3 years of library experience
- At least 1 year of supervisory experience
- Customer service experience
- Website management experience
- Marketing experience
Work Environment
Work is performed primarily in the library's Adult Services area, but may include working in other departments as needed. The environment is active, engaging, and occasionally noisy. Reasonable accommodations will be made to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential job duties.
Compensation and Benefits
The available salary range is $65,000 to $75,000, depending on experience. As a department of the Village of Whitefish Bay, the Library offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System, paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
How to Apply
- Apply via online portal (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/wfbvillage), including Village application, resume, cover letter, at least 3 professional references.
- Send questions to Nyama Reed, Library Director, Nyama.Reed@mcfls.org
