Assistant Branch Manager

Company: St. Louis County Library
Location: Saint Petersburg
Posted on: March 28, 2020

Job Description:

Join an award winning team! St. Louis Top Workplaces, 2 Library Journal Four Star Library, 2 Urban Libraries Council Top Innovator, 2015, 2017 What's Right with the Region for Demonstrating Innovative Solutions, 2016 Missouri Library of the Year from MLA 2014 Known as the "Gateway to the West", St. Louis and the surrounding area offers an array of lifestyles. From hip, trendy cafes and neighborhoods to a plethora of outdoor activities with hundreds of parks and trails to popular sporting events and cultural attractions. St. Louis County is a great place to live, work, and play! St. Louis County Library is a 20 branch system, serving over 860,000 patrons and circulating 14 million items a year. SLCL is in the midst of a multi-year capital improvement project called Your Library Renewed , to upgrade existing structures and open new facilities, as well as enhance library programs and services. Not only do we have state-of-the-art buildings, but our array of programs and partnerships are abundant and diverse. SLCL staff are creative and forward thinking, developing several awarding winning programs geared to enrich individual minds, enhance lives and expand perspectives. Working in tandem with the Branch Manager, the management team ensures the library's mission and strategic goals are continuously implemented at the branch while considering the community's needs and meeting them with relevant library services and programs. We are looking for a dynamic, energetic and innovative individual intent on providing outstanding customer service, reducing barriers to library access, leading our awesome staff, maintaining thriving community relations, and taking pride in being a part of the SLCL team! Want to work in a library system that is valued by the community? Do you want to work for this awarding winning library library system? It is a wonderful time to join St. Louis County Library, where facility innovations and creative public services are always growing! Apply today ! Job Purpose: Assists the Branch Manager with the operation and maintenance of the branch and assumes the responsibilities of the Branch Manager in his/her absence in order to provide quality Library service to all Library customers. Essential Job Functions: 1. Schedules staff and monitors attendance to ensure adequate staffing. 2. Assists with overseeing branch operations, building, and grounds maintenance so the branch is clean, safe, and attractive. 3. Supervises and participates in public service activities including circulation and reference services to meet the needs of customers. 4. Participates in program planning and implementation to meet the needs of existing customers and to attract new customers. 5. Participates in hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining staff to ensure the Library staff is capable of giving the highest quality service. 6. Assists in the development and maintenance of the branch collection to ensure the branch meets the needs of the community it serves. 7. Other duties as assigned. Requirements:

• Master's Degree in Library Science
• Ability to supervise, train, and motivate staff
• Must possess a commitment to a high level of public service to Library customers
• Must possess good judgment, analytical, and problem solving skills
• Must possess excellent communication and organization skills
• Ability to work effectively with other Library managers in a professional manner
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