Classified Ad Title:
Senior Manager (Main Library - Stark Library

Post Date
11/18/2025

Expiration Date
12/18/2025

Details:
Stark Library, based in Canton, Ohio, is seeking a service-oriented and energetic leader to lead our Main Library.

The Senior Manager of Main Library oversees all staffing, operations, services, programs, and collection management at the location, in addition to managing outreach and promotion of the library to the surrounding community. This location serves both the immediate downtown Canton neighborhoods as well as the county's primary hub for specific library services such as a Maker Space studio and family & local history resources.

The Senior Manager of Main Library's primary responsibility will be leading their department managers and staff to provide exceptional customer service to our patrons while upholding our mission and values - respect, inclusion, stewardship, and progress. The ideal candidate will bring experience demonstrating strong people management skills throughout their career along with an understanding of how public libraries operate.

The Main Library is currently in a period of transition, operating out of a temporary location at 1020 Market Ave N as a new building on the old site (715 Market Ave N) is being constructed. It is a very active, urban location that is situated across from Canton's Civic Center and Museum of Art, just north of the immediate downtown Canton landmarks like the Palace Theater and Centennial Plaza.

This is a full-time (40 hours/week), exempt, managerial position, reporting to the Senior Director of Public Services. Compensation includes a competitive salary commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and a generous benefits package, some details of which are listed below:

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Supplemental life insurance
Mandatory participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System with 14% employer contributions
Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick time, floating holidays 10 closed holidays/year

If this opportunity interests you, and you feel you may be a good fit for this position (detailed job description below), please complete our online application and submit your resume.


Website:
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