Area Manager

Thank you for your interest in joining Door County Government!

Door County is proud to be a premier place to live, work, and visit. We serve nearly 30,000 year-round residents and a vibrant seasonal population by providing essential services that support and protect the people, economy, and environment of the beautiful Door Peninsula.

Within the County organization, the Door County Library provides accessible information, educational resources, and community services through eight library branches located across the county. Serving residents, visitors, and users of all ages, the library system offers print and digital materials, public technology access, research tools, and a wide range of programs that support learning, literacy, and community engagement. The Door County Library participates in OWLSnet, giving patrons access to materials from dozens of libraries throughout the region.

Library services include public computers, wireless internet, interlibrary loan, self-check options at select branches, and technology-focused programming. Several branches also offer meeting spaces for community use and maintain local history collections that support research and preservation of regional heritage. Through these offerings, the Door County Library provides safe, welcoming spaces that promote knowledge, discovery, and connection across the county.

To continue this important work, we are seeking a candidate who will perform the responsibilities outlined in the job summary and contribute to our efforts in serving the community.

The Area Manager provides operational leadership for Door County Library branch locations, excluding the Sturgeon Bay location, under the direction of the Library Director. This position ensures consistent service delivery, programming implementation, and public access standards across assigned branches through supervision of branch leadership and coordination with library-wide staff. The role exercises independent judgment in managing branch operations, supporting library planning and budgeting processes, and representing the Library Director in designated administrative and community matters.

• Leadership & Supervision: Effectively directs branch leadership and support staff, fostering consistent standards and a positive team environment.
• Strategic Planning: Contributes to long-term planning for branch services, programming, and resource allocation.
• Communication: Conveys policies and information clearly to staff, patrons, and external partners through both written and verbal methods.
• Organizational Management: Balances staffing, services, and financial tasks across multiple locations and teams.
• Collaboration: Builds strong relationships with branch, HQ, and external partners to support library objectives.
• Fiscal Oversight: Tracks budgets, monitors spending, and contributes to financial decision-making.
• Technical Proficiency: Uses integrated library systems and administrative tools to support operations and reporting.
• Problem Solving: Responds effectively to personnel and operational challenges, applying policies and sound judgment.

• Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MLIS) from an ALA-accredited institution.
• At least three (3) years of progressively responsible library or public service experience, including supervisory responsibilities.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

• Experience in multi-branch public library systems or regional service coordination.
• Familiarity with Wisconsin’s public library structure, systems, and reporting requirements.

Work is performed primarily in library branch and administrative settings with frequent use of computers, standard office equipment, and communication tools. The position requires regular travel between Door County library locations. Duties may involve standing, walking, conducting on-site evaluations, and lifting or moving materials weighing up to 50 pounds. Occasional evening and weekend work is required to support programming, meetings, or operational needs.

In an effort to provide for continuity of County government and to cope with the problems of the emergency, you may be required to work during a proclaimed state of emergency, consistent with Sec. 323.14, Wis. Stats. and County emergency management plans and programs.

Door County is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.

The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Position is open until filled — apply today.
• Application materials may be reviewed as they are received.

• Review of application materials
• Structured interview(s)
• Skills tests, assessments, or work samples
• Other job-related evaluation methods as applicable to the position

• Reference check(s)
• Background check
• Job-related pre-employment screening, license and credential verification