Due to an upcoming retirement, the Canton Public Library is looking for a new Engagement & Design Department Head. Under the management of the Library Director, the Engagement & Design Department Head is primarily responsible for all library marketing, public relations, and communications efforts, and for general oversight and management of the Engagement & Design Department. The Department Head also manages the library’s marketing and programming budgets, develops and fosters partnerships with community members and groups, and oversees planning for major library events. This position is classified as a full-time salaried position and is exempt from overtime. The nature of the work requires evening and weekend hours.

SCHEDULED HOURS AND COMPENSATION

Full Time — thirty-seven and a half (37.5) hours per week
$73,300-$93,500 per year
Paid vacation accrual with one week’s vacation available upon hire
Annual sick leave allowance
Personal business days
Paid holidays: nine official holidays, plus three discretionary holidays and your birthday
Health care coverage, prescription coverage, dental insurance, vision reimbursements, long- and short-term disability, term life insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Stellar Staff Award program, Longevity Awards and an active Social Committee
Defined contribution retirement plan with matching funds up to 5% of salary per year

APPLICATION INFORMATION:

Only complete application packets (that include a current CPL application form, resume and cover letter) received or postmarked by 6:00 PM on Friday, May 15, 2026, will be considered. Incomplete application packets will not be reviewed.

Submit complete application packets to:

Marian Nicholson – Business Services

Canton Public Library

1200 S. Canton Center Road

Canton, MI 48188

jobs@cantonpl.org

For more information, please see the attached job description.

Thank you,

Sean Bewick

HR Specialist

bewicks@cantonpl.org

Canton Public Library

1200 S. Canton Center Rd., Canton, MI 48188

734-394-1068