Penn Hills Library is seeking an engaging leader who will mentor staff, design and implement creative adult and family programs and services, and curate inclusive, high-quality collections.
This position is ideal for a person who is ready to share innovative ideas and build relationships that will enrich the lives of community members.
What you will do:
- Work with the leadership team to maintain high quality standards for service by participating in the development of equitable library policies and procedures, budgeting, and reporting.
- Ensure staff are delivering outstanding service by teaching, coaching and leading by example.
- Build long lasting relationships by engaging with the community and developing strong lines of communication.
- Provide reader’s advisory, genealogy, and reference assistance.
- Promote library services and resources through creative displays and marketing.
- Develop and implement innovative programming and outreach for adults.
- Evening and weekend work for community and special events, as needed, is expected.
What you will need:
- Knowledge of current library practices and ability to anticipate future trends, including best practices in reference service.
- Ability to lead effective meetings- facilitation skills.
- Skilled in organizing, prioritizing, delegating, and providing multiple kinds of services.
- Ability to excel as a productive and positive team member.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, patrons, and the public
- Ability to contribute to a positive work culture that fosters excellent public service and teamwork
- Master’s degree in Library Science preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience working in public libraries will also be given serious consideration.
What would be great:
- Familiarity with the social services network and how to engage with it.
- Confidence in building a referral network of peers both in and out of the library field.
- At least 3 years of public library experience.
- Community involvement in previous work or personal experience.
Job Type: Full-time, benefits, including evenings and weekends
Salary: $50,000
The Penn Hills Library is a 501c3 nonprofit library in Allegheny County with a service area of over 40,000 residents. We believe in engaging the community, supporting their needs, and charging no fines or fees for service.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please email a resume and cover letter to Jessica Beichler at beichlerj@pennhillslibrary.org by August 31, 2026.