DATE ENTERED: November 26, 2024
POSITION: Full-Time Branch Manager – Buena Vista Public Library
LOCATION: Rockbridge Regional Library System, VA
APPLY BY:  December 16, 2024 by 5 PM

 Full-Time Branch Manager – Buena Vista Public Library

Rockbridge Regional Library System

Salary: negotiable dependent upon experience and qualifications

Application Deadline: December 16, 2024 by 5 PM.

To Apply: Cover letters, resumes, and three references are required.  These may be emailed to [email protected]. All items must be submitted by the listed closing date and time.

Items may also be mailed to Julie Goyette, Director, Rockbridge Regional Library, 138 S Main Street, Lexington, VA  24450.

Rockbridge Regional Library System is seeking candidates to be considered for the position of Branch Manager for the Buena Vista Library.  Candidates must be highly motivated and strive for success by demonstrating Leadership, Trust, Creativity, Respect, and Excellence. 

This is a full-time position which provides excellent benefits including 12 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, retirement through Virginia Retirement System (VRS), and continuing education/training opportunities.

This position 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 including overseeing circulation; scheduling, training, and evaluating of staff; monitoring maintenance and repair of the building and equipment; providing press releases on library activities; and assisting with development of regional library policies and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Minimum of three years library work experience including reader's advisory, reference and/or children's services.
  • A bachelor’s degree, considerable related library experience, or equivalent training, education, and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications: 

  • Supervisory experience.
  • Strong public service orientation.
  • Knowledge of general reference resources and electronic information resources.

Rockbridge Regional Library System is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Values Diversity at All Levels of its Workforce.