Job Description
HIRING RANGE DOQ: $3,286.40 - $3,645.60 bi–weekly
DEADLINE FOR FILING: Monday, July 7, 2025
JOB SUMMARY
We are seeking a Senior Librarian of Technology and Communication. Are you an experienced and motivated public service leader with a heart for people and a strong sense of ownership in your work? If so, we want you on our team.
This position is responsible for driving technological innovation across all library locations and overseeing public communications, including the library’s website, mobile apps, social media, and marketing efforts. You’ll also coordinate services with other Siouxland Libraries branches and use a hospitality-centered approach to deliver in-depth library services with extensive public contact.
A major part of this role includes collaborating with other City departments, particularly IT and Communications, to align library initiatives with broader City of Sioux Falls goals and ensure cohesive service delivery.
If you possess effective leadership skills and have a passion for coaching and developing a team through goal setting, regular feedback, and building positive working relationships, this may be the right fit for you.
You’ll be working in a professional environment guided by the following Core Values:
- Safety: Protecting quality of life
- Teamwork: Collaborating to serve
- Innovation: Driving growth and development
- Character: Doing the right thing
- Respect: Honoring the dignity of others
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Graduation from an ALA accredited college or university with a master’s degree in library science, and a minimum of four (4) years’ library experience with demonstrated areas of progressive responsibility, and a minimum of two (2) years of supervisory experience; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
Be willing to work evenings, Saturdays, and Sundays as required.
The City of Sioux Falls takes pride in being an Employer of Choice including our Culture, Values, and Compensation and Benefits. Apply today to become part of ONE Team and help us take care of today for a better tomorrow!
OUR CULTURE
Sioux Falls is growing exponentially, and we need you to join our team of 1,400 full-time and hundreds more part-time and seasonal employees. Find a place to serve alongside us in a range of careers available in 12 diverse departments.
There’s a role for every interest, from public safety and health to culture and recreation, to technology and internal operations. Our employees’ partner with local businesses and community members to provide the infrastructure, safe neighborhoods and recreation opportunities that keep Sioux Falls consistently ranked among the top places to live and work.
Our core values of safety, teamwork, innovation, character and respect build community from the inside out. Employees’ top culture drivers include a strong sense of accomplishment, growth through learning and training, and supportive colleagues. Team members achieve job satisfaction every day with the knowledge that their service positively impacts the high quality of life this community enjoys.
OUR COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS SUMMARY
Competitive salary with other public and industry positions, including step advancements.
The City participates in the South Dakota Retirement System. Employees receive a 6% match. Additionally, employees may choose to enroll in a Deferred Compensation Plan.
Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance: Competitive rates for single, 2-party, and family.
11 paid holidays and 2 personal leave days each calendar year.
New employees are granted 40 hours of vacation at time of hire and accrue an additional 2 weeks in their first year.
Sick leave accrues over 96 hours per year.