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About the Role

The Chief of Community Programs and Partnerships serves as a key member of the Library’s executive leadership team, working collaboratively to plan, design, implement, and evaluate all facets of programs and partnerships. This role oversees system-wide programming, exhibitions, and outreach for various age groups, including services offered through The Bridge at Main – Literacy & Learning Center, Mobile Outreach Services, and the Jail and Reentry Services unit.

Responsibilities

Oversees system wide programming, exhibitions, and outreach for youth, families, adults, older adults, and seniors.
Manages programs and services offered through The Bridge at Main – Literacy & Learning Center.
Oversees Mobile Outreach Services (MOS), which operates a fleet of four bookmobiles.
Oversees the Jail and Reentry Services (JARS) unit serving the County Jails.
Collaborates with other City departments such as SF Recreation & Parks Department, SF Arts Commission, SFMTA, Office of Economic & Workforce Development, and the Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector.
Partners with libraries regionally, statewide, and nationally.
Supports key initiatives of the Mayor’s Office, such as the SF Poet Laureate, SF Drag Laureate, and SF Youth Poet Laureate.
Leads the Library’s signature programs, including One City One Book: SF Reads and Summer Stride.
Serves as the Library’s liaison to the Friends & Foundation of the San Francisco Public Library.
Cultivates relationships and strengthens partnerships with community‑based organizations, nonprofits, and other civic partners.
Oversees and coordinates diverse teams that focus on all aspects of youth engagement including early childhood services, teen services and services to schools.
Leads teams that collaborate with the Chief of Branches, Chief of Main, and City Archivist to strengthen neighborhood services through community programs, outreach, and exhibitions.
Supports the area of instruction and learning, including innovative approaches to provide e-learning, instruction and trans-literacy services.
Oversees a wide range of teams to produce an array of services meeting the needs of 21st Century learners.
Challenges conventional approaches to library services by focusing on creative approaches to partnerships that leverage resources, talent and technology.
Establishes and sustains strong relationships with government, education, corporate and non-profit entities.
Formulates and assists in the development of division and departmental budget.
Directs and coordinates policy development.
Provides direction and leadership in developing a systemwide public programs and outreach efforts.
Assesses and responds to community needs.
Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Possession of a Master’s degree in library science, public administration, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Four (4) years of managerial experience in community engagement, programming, establishing partnerships, and leading a team, unit, or division, all of which must include supervisory experience.

Skills

Strong leadership
Political acumen
Exceptional communication skills
Excellent communication, public speaking, and presentation skills
Knowledge of current library trends
Proven political acumen and experience in working with policy boards, government officials, community leaders and organizations
Ability to cultivate partnerships for new programs and services
Experience supporting or leading strategic planning, including designing and evaluating programs and services
Creative approaches to marketing and public relations
Ability to interact skillfully and tactfully with people at all levels of the organization

Location

San Francisco

Work Type

Full-time
Permanent

Experience Level

Managerial experience
Supervisory experience

Education Level

Master’s degree in library science, public administration, or a related field

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, an anchor institution in the city's Civic Center, 27 neighborhood branch libraries that serve all neighborhoods throughout the city, two administrative buildings and four bookmobiles.
With a collection of more than 5 million items, and circulation exceeding 14.5 million each year, SFPL serves more than 4.5 million visitors annually.
The library 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.
Creating an inclusive public library means aligning with the lived realities of people of color.
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.