Library & Recreation Services Director Sonora, CA

Library & Recreation Services Director job at County of Tuolumne Library. Sonora, CA.

The County of Tuolumne is seeking a community minded leader who brings both creativity and practical insight to strengthen the County’s library, parks, and recreation programs.

The ideal department head candidate thinks outside the box to create engaging, inclusive services and activities that reflect the diverse interests of the community. They value teamwork and collaboration—building strong partnerships with staff, other county departments, local organizations, and the public to ensure programs support the county’s shared goals. Their leadership style focuses on empowering others, creating a positive, motivated workplace where team members feel supported and inspired to do their best work.

Our new Director will take initiative and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves to solve problems or explore new ideas. As a team builder, they foster trust, inclusion, and professional growth among employees and volunteers alike. They are well organized and strategic, with a steady hand for planning, budgeting, and managing resources responsibly. They make sound, timely decisions and approach challenges with creativity and calm.

Strong communication skills—both written and verbal—help them keep the Board of Supervisors, staff and the community informed, engaged, and connected. Through thoughtful planning and a clear sense of direction, they guide the county’s library, parks, and recreation services toward a vibrant and sustainable future for all residents.

The Library and Parks & Recreation Departments work together to enrich the lives of Tuolumne County residents and visitors by providing welcoming, accessible, and high-quality opportunities for learning, discovery, and recreation. Through diverse programs, welcoming spaces, and community partnerships, the departments connect people to knowledge, creativity, and each other—promoting lifelong learning, well-being, and a vibrant quality of life for the community.

The Tuolumne County Library has four highly active branches throughout Tuolumne County and served a total of 129,435 patrons in Fiscal Year .

The Tuolumne County Parks & Recreation department operates three youth centers, four parks, including Standard Park, an active Tiny Tots preschool program, summer aquatics programs, manages county event facilities as well as provides multiple recreation programs throughout the year. The department also includes county groundskeeping, which maintains all outdoor parks and recreation facilities, as well as 64 county-owned or leased properties throughout Tuolumne County.

With an operating budget of $3.6M for all divisions and 21.5 FTE's supplemented by 154 relief and seasonal staff, the Library & Recreation Services department is an integral part of our community.

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in recreation administration, library science, business administration, or related field and five (5) years of increasingly responsible recreation or library experience, including at least two (2) years in a supervisory or administrative capacity.

The salary range for this position is $95,367-$115,919 annually depending upon qualifications. In addition, the County has an excellent executive benefits package that includes:

• County Contribution: $13,200- $25,428 contributed annually towards health benefits, or $550 cash out option per month if opting out of health insurance.
• Health Insurance:
  Medical, dental and vision.
• Retirement:
  County pays into Social Security and CalPERS. CALPERS tier dependent upon hire date or prior service/reciprocity.
• Deferred Compensation (457b): match of 7%-8% depending on years of service.
• Master's degree pay: 5%
• Retention incentive: 2.5 % = 5 years, 5% = 10 years, 10% = 15 years, 15% = 20 years, 20%= 25 years
• Personal Time Off (PTO): 180-260 hours annually depending on years of service.
• Personal Flex Days: 12 days per fiscal year during life of Compensation Plan, pro-rated depending on hire date.
• Holidays:
  Twelve paid…