Jackson Memorial Library, Luthersville, Ga. - Assistant Branch Manager

Pinemtnlibrary; Georgia; On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Pine Mountain Regional Library System is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager for a branch library. The role supports daily operations, supervises staff and volunteers, opens and closes the library, and assists patrons using Evergreen daily.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED with some college credits and at least one year of library or office experience. The role involves enforcing policies, preparing reports, and coordinating with the Library Director and County Librarian.

Qualifications

• Must be 18+ with HS diploma or GED and some college.
• One year of library or office experience required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise branch staff and volunteers.
• Open and close the library.
• Collect fines & fees and maintain cash records.
• Train staff members.
• Assist patrons and provide public service.
• Maintain statistics and submit reports.
• Enforce library policy and procedures.
• Assist with Summer Reading Program and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Staff supervision

Patron conflict resolution

Performance evaluation

Confidentiality & diplomacy

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Personnel management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Some college credits

Library/office experience (1+ year)

Tools

Evergreen

Job description

Description : Overall Responsibility

The Assistant Branch Manager is responsible for assisting with the day-to-day operation of a branch library, in a manner that benefits the library’s patrons and the community. The Assistant Branch Manager is guided by procedure and by policies that are formulated by the library board and administered by the Pine Mountain Regional Library System.

Essential Job Functions

• Directly supervises the daily activities of all branch personnel and volunteers
• Opens and closes the library
• Collects fines & fees and maintains accurate cash records & submits reports, if needed
• Not all branches have a custodian; may need to handle cleaning duties
• Maintains accurate statistics & submits reports, if needed
• Trains staff members
• May occasionally shelve books and other materials
• Delivers all forms of public service and assists patrons
• Uses Evergreen proficiently on a daily basis
• Works with the County Librarian in the maintenance of the library collection
• Must be familiar with library policy and procedure and be prepared to enforce policy and carry out procedures correctly
• Assists with special projects when needed
• Assists with Summer Reading Program during the summer
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education, Training and/or Experience

• Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED and some college credits or an internal promotion based on long-term quality performance and demonstrated competence.
• At least one year of experience in library work or general office work

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to address and resolve patron and staff conflicts equitably
• Ability to evaluate, direct, supervise and motivate personnel
• Ability to maintain a satisfactory (good/average) or higher rating in annual performance evaluation
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and use tact and diplomacy working with staff and the public
• Access to a reliable means of transportation
• Ability to travel to headquarters and other library locations for required meetings
• Ability to understand, interpret and apply library policies and procedures, with guidance from County Librarian and Library Director as needed
• Excellent computer skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, attention to detail and accuracy with numbers
• Knowledge and experience with personnel management

Physical Demands

• Nature of work requires an ability to occasionally lift boxes of books of 40 pounds or less and push heavy wheeled book carts
• Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to use a computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, daily
• Must be able to bend, crouch or stoop

Working Conditions

• Majority of work performed in a climate-controlled library
• Requires availability for extended hours as needed
• Requires evenings and weekends
• Requires occasional travel and extended work hours to attend meetings, training workshops and special events

Training, Supervision and Evaluation

The Assistant Branch Manager is directly supervised by the Branch Manager. The Assistant Branch Manager is instructed in library policy and procedures by the Branch Manager, the Library Director, the librarians and the Business Manager.

Details :

• $14.90/hour
• 17 hours/week
  • Wed. & Thurs. 1-6 pm
  • Fri. - 1-5 pm
  • Sat. - 10 am-1 pm

Deadline for Applying :

Open Until Filled