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About the Role

The Chief of Branches is a high-level executive position responsible for the strategic leadership, operational oversight, and management of the San Francisco Public Library’s Branch Library Division, encompassing 27 neighborhood libraries and approximately 400 staff. This role ensures optimal resource allocation, budget management, and policy implementation across all branches, with a primary focus on community-centric leadership and developing innovative library services to meet diverse neighborhood needs.

Responsibilities

Provides strategic direction and administrative management for the Branch Library Division.
Oversees system-wide planning, policy implementation, and innovations in collaboration with other division chiefs.
Carries full operational responsibility for managing the division’s operating budget.
Analyzes emerging trends and directs personnel assignments.
Provides direct supervision to the Assistant Chief of Branches, a Library Technical Assistant II, and a Junior Management Assistant.
Oversees major capital projects, including branch renovations and new library construction, in partnership with other executives.
Drives community engagement and high-level stakeholder relations.
Represents the library to City agencies, policymakers, and community organizations.
Serves as the official liaison to the Council of Neighborhood Libraries.
Develops policy recommendations, delivers public presentations, and produces critical written communications.
Collaborates with an Assistant Chief of Branches and District Managers.
Engages with staff at all levels through special projects and task forces.

Requirements

Possession of a Master's Degree in Library and Information Studies (MLS/MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.
Four (4) years of managerial experience, including supervisory responsibilities, in a large urban library system.
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City and County of San Francisco application.
Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility, disqualification or may lead to lower scores.

Skills

Community engagement
Coalition building
Leadership and management capabilities
Analytical thinking
Political acumen
Stakeholder relationship management
Big-picture thinking
Collaborative leadership
Communication skills
Public speaking skills
Presentation skills
Ability to thrive in a diverse, fast-paced setting
Excellent management and leadership skills
Outstanding political acumen
Attuned to current trends and future needs of the Library
Accessible; willingness to engage people at all levels of the organization
Focused on consensus/team building
Passion for working with and serving people
Ability to create and maintain a highly engaged staff
Embraces challenges as opportunities for improvement and positive change
Comfortable with interacting and engaging the public
Values individual and collective staff contributions and talent
Supports and facilitates ongoing professional development
Practices unquestionable ethics and integrity
Engaging and credible communicator

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent

Experience Level

Managerial experience
Supervisory responsibilities

Education Level

Master's Degree in Library and Information Studies (MLS/MLIS)

Salary/Compensations

$161,382.00 - $205,972.00

Benefits

Medical, Vision, Dental, and Life insurance
Long-term disability plan
Flexible Spending Accounts
Pension Plan
Retiree Healthcare
Deferred Compensation Program
Paid Management Training Program
Wellness Program
Paid Vacation
Holidays
Sick Leave
Management Leave

About the Company

The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) connects our diverse communities to learning, opportunities, and each other.
The library system includes the architecturally significant Main Library, 27 neighborhood branch libraries, two administrative buildings and four bookmobiles.
SFPL embraces its role as the most democratic of institutions, providing safe and welcoming facilities for all.
Through a robust array of services and programs, the library is dedicated to advancing literacy and learning, serving as a cultural amplifier, acting as a catalyst for community engagement, guiding patrons as a thoughtful navigator, and providing essential resources to support healthy, equitable communities.
SFPL must build a culture, space and workplace that is accessible and welcoming to all current and future employees and to actively build an environment in which all people regardless of background, identity, or ability, can be equal participants.
A safe, equitable public library is an actively anti-racist public library.
SFPL is committed to advancing racial equity for our workforce and community, and will actively engage in anti-racist practice programs, and collection development in carrying out the Library's mission.

Equal Opportunity

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply.
Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.