Chief of Community Programs and Partnerships (0952 - Deputy Director II) - San Francisco Public[

Department: San Francisco Public Library

Job class: 0952 Deputy Director

Starting salary range: $ - $ (Range

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Role type: Permanent Exempt What does this mean?

Hours: Full-time

Application Opening: August 5, 2026

Final date to receive applications: but no earlier than Friday, August 28, 2026. This recruitment will remain open until filled.

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.

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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. In this way, our staff at all organizational levels can reflect the communities we serve. 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.

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The Chief of Community Programs and Partnerships serves as a key member of the Library’s executive leadership team and works collaboratively with leadership to plan, design, implement, and evaluate all facets of programs and partnerships. The Chief of Community Programs and Partnerships oversees system wide programming, exhibitions, and outreach for youth, families, adults, older adults, and seniors, as well as programs and services offered through The Bridge at Main – Literacy & Learning Center.

The role also includes oversight of Mobile Outreach Services (MOS), which operates a fleet of four bookmobiles, and the Jail and Reentry Services (JARS) unit serving the County Jails.

Reporting to the City Librarian and under the supervision of the Chief of Public Services, the Chief of Community Programs & Partnerships is a member of the Public Services Team and works collaboratively with the Main Library Manager, the Chief of Branches, the Chief of Collections & Technical Services, and the City Archivist. The Chief of Community Programs & Partnerships also works collaboratively with the other divisions chiefs on the executive leadership team who oversee support divisions (Facilities, Finance, Information Technology, and Research, Strategy & Analytics).

The Chief of Community Programs and Partnerships collaborates closely 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. The role also partners with libraries regionally, statewide, and nationally.

The Chief of Community Programs and Partnerships supports key initiatives of the Mayor’s Office, such as the SF Poet Laureate, SF Drag Laureate,…