MONTAGUE BRANCH MANAGER
Montague Branch Manager
Rockford Public Library is accepting applications for a full-time Montague Branch Manager.
Please use this link to review job posting and to download an employment application: http://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/careers-rpl.
All applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, and employment application by June 28, 2019 to be considered for an interview.
Please reply by the deadline via email to: personnel@rockfordpubliclibrary.org.
Date Posted: 6/5/19Application Deadline: 6/28/19
Job Opening
Rockford Public Library is a customer-driven organization whose employees are committed to providing superior customer service to all library users.
JOB TITLE: Branch Manager(Re-post)
Employment application must be submitted via email: personnel@rockfordpubliclibrary.orgComplete employment application at: https://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/about-rpl/careers
Full-Time Weekends Day Shift Evening Shift STARTING ANNUAL SALARY: $50,000-$55,000(with generous benefits)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:Under general direction of the Assistant Director/Branch Libraries, oversees one or more branches by ensuring the proper management of the day-to-day operations, including scheduling for proper coverage, conflict resolution, and management of work activities for employees. The successful candidate will evaluate/revise branch programs, services, and policies in relation to the Library’s mission and long range plans; supervise outreach of one or more branches; coordinate activities of and establish procedures;train, supervise, assign and evaluate the work of branch staff;assist with formulation of policy recommendations and procedures for public services; plan and develop work schemes for material flow; provide orientation/training for new employees;train public and staff in proper use of digital tools and resources; work in coordination with the Collections Manager to maintain the relevancy and freshness of branch collections; attend management meetings; chair and serve on committees; supervise the maintenance of records and statistics to measure the effectiveness of the branch; and perform any duties assigned to ensure continuation of services and to keep the branch operating at current standards.QUALIFICATIONS: Completion of the curriculum requirements for a Master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school is preferred but not required. A minimum of three (3) years of progressive experience in a public library setting is desired; knowledge of library standards and techniques;skill and ability to plan, assign, coordinate,and equally supervise the work of all direct reports; basic knowledge of personnel management and of supervising members of a bargaining unit; familiarity with planning and budgeting processes; excellent public service skills, including judgment and tact when handling staff/customer concerns; flexibility in adapting to change; very high functioning technology skills;and the ability to assist the library in today’s ever-changing digital world are necessary to be considered for an interview.
ROCKFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY HIRING PROCEDURES: Each opening within the Rockford Public Library is posted for a specified period of days. Anyone may apply for the position during that posting period unless designated “Internal Posting Only.” At the end of that time, all applications will be reviewed and qualified candidates will be identified. When there are applications from a department of the Rockford Public Library, these applications will be considered first. Applicants must send employment application, resume, and cover letter via email to personnel@rockfordpubliclibrary.orgby the expiration date. All employees hired after November 6, 1986 are subject to employment verification using the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service I-9 Form. Rockford Public Library is committed to hiring and employing without regard to race, color, religion, natural origin, sex, ancestry, age or non-job related disability.