Assistant Branch Manager

Overview

Henry County Library System is a 5‑library system that serves a diverse community of 240,000 in the Southern Crescent area of metropolitan Atlanta. Our organizational culture values creativity, innovation, and flexibility, and we encourage and support professional growth through educational and leadership opportunities. We are currently accepting applications for an Assistant Branch Manager at Locust Grove Public Library. Locust Grove is a thriving small town, and the library enjoys a robust network of partnerships with other local organizations and an internal culture of creative collaboration and teamwork.

• Interacting with patrons and staff to ensure that every library visitor receives quality service.
• General oversight of library operations.
• Ability to supervise all aspects of branch operations in the absence of the Branch Manager.
• Some programming and outreach duties.
• General reference work and circulation duties, to include assisting patrons with computers, copiers, and other technology, locating materials in the collection, and helping patrons access our digital collections.
• In cooperation with the Branch Manager and administration, participate in goal setting for the branch and in evaluating outcomes, and communicate branch needs through established channels.
• The Assistant Branch Manager in Stockbridge serves as a Passport Acceptance Agent (training provided).

• Bachelor’s Degree.
• Three or more years of public contact work.
• Work history showing steadily increasing levels of responsibility.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work quickly and accurately with minimal supervision.
• Broad general knowledge of information resources and materials.

A combination of education and experience may be considered.

Open until filled. Hourly (non‑exempt) position. Starting rate of pay is $18 to $22 per hour, depending on education and experience. Benefits include generous paid vacation, sick leave, paid maternity/paternity leave, optional medical & dental insurance under State Health Plan, and participation in the Teacher Retirement System of Georgia. Service accrued under TRS is transferable.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Erica Ware e.

HCLS is an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or national origin. Consistent with the Americans Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process. We are a Drug‑Free Workplace. Federal law requires new employees to supply documents proving their employment authorization by the third day of employment.

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Authorized on: 01/01/2011