Branch Manager-Brightwood and Indian Orchard Branch Libraries, Springfield City Library, Springfield City Library (Springfield)
Apply for our Library Branch Manager position and lead the teams of the Brightwood Branch and the Indian Orchard Branch libraries. Learn more here, and apply by Monday, November 3, 2025 at 11:59 pm Eastern time.
The Brightwood Branch Library is very busy with school group visits throughout the day. Co-located with a middle school, neighbors include two elementary schools, including a newly-constructed one. The Branch is located in the heart of the neighborhood, and staff work closely with many non-profit organizations, civic groups, and residents to provide, in partnership with the community, for their informational, educational, and leisure needs. The very large community room recently received an upgrade to provide state of the art projection and sound systems to enhance library and resident programming and meetings. The Branch is well-known for its extensive collection of materials in Spanish. See inside here.
The Indian Orchard Branch Library opened March 18, 1909, and is a Carnegie library. This Classical Revival Style building was designed and built by local talented architects and craftsmen. See their incredibly beautiful work here, some of which was restored during a renovation and expansion in the 1990s. Beyond traditional library services, the Indian Orchard Branch has always played an important role as a community center and has traditionally been a place new immigrants could come to learn to become U.S. citizens. A popular Play & Learn Space was created thanks to an LSTA grant. The staff came together to convert a storage room to a modest-sized meeting room that hosts library programs and community group meetings. The tight-knit neighborhood includes parks, schools, a former mill complex that now houses artist galleries, and commercial zones as well.
The Manager at our Brightwood and Indian Orchard branches, with the able assistance of two supervisors, is responsible for leading the teams of these two libraries. This includes staff hiring and mentoring, public interaction, programming, administrative duties, system-wide initiatives, and community engagement. Work is performed with professional independent administrative judgment in accordance with the policies and objectives of the Library. Supervision is exercised over a team of twelve people, including a supervisor at each location.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree with major course work in library administration plus completion of the American Library Association accredited Masters of Library Science.
Five years library experience with some experience in library administration. Desired: Bilingual (English and Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian, Somali, Dari, Arabic, or other community language). The City has a residency requirement. New hires must be residents of Springfield within two years of the date of hire, and maintain city residency.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$70,778.76 - $92,040.00 / year
Salary Notes
Generous benefits package including 12 paid holidays, health insurance, vacation, & sick time-some after probationary period
Closing Date
Monday, November 3, 2025, at 11:59 pm Eastern
How to Apply
When you apply, please include a cover letter so we can get to know you. Apply at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/springfieldma/jobs/5116911
Questions via LinkedIn are welcome, but all applications must be filed on the City of Springfield's website.
Posted
2025-10-29