FT BRANCH MANAGER - NELSON MEMORIAL LIBRARY (LOVINGSTON, VA)

General Summary

The City of Charlottesville is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Branch Manager for the Nelson Memorial Library who are highly motivated and who strive for success by demonstrating Charlottesville's Core Values of Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence.  

The preferred hiring range for this position is between $23.19 to $30.15 hourly ($48,235.20 - $62,712.00 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays plus 1 floating holiday, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities. 

The Branch Manager provides considerable public library work experience including children's services, reader's advisory and reference for patrons of all ages. The Branch Manager is responsible for all branch library operations.

For more information about the Library and this position please go to: https://www.jmrl.org

Essential Responsibilities and Duties

In addition to the responsibilities listed in the general summary, the Branch Manager is responsible for all branch library operations including: overseeing circulation; the scheduling, training, and evaluating of staff; monitoring maintenance and repair of the building and equipment; providing press releases on library activities; assisting with development of regional library policies and procedures.

Education, Experience and Skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years library work experience  including reader's advisory, reference and/or children's services.

• M.L.S. degree with certification in Virginia, or coursework allowing for the completion of said degree within the first two years of employment.       

 Preferred Qualifications: 

• Supervisory experience.

• Strong public service orientation.

• Knowledge of general reference resources and electronic information resources.

Physical Conditions & Additional Information

Ability to push book trucks, carts, and bins weighing up to 30 pounds; ability to lift 30 pounds; ability to be able to stand up to four hours at a stretch.

Contacts would include Library Director, other managers and library staff, suppliers, contractors, maintenance personnel, city staff and the public.

 

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