Montague Branch Manager

Description

Under the general direction of the Executive Director, oversees the Montague Branch by managing day-to-day operations, including ensuring proper employee scheduling for coverage, resolving conflicts, overseeing work activities, and maintaining high customer service standards. The successful candidate will evaluate/revise Montague Branch programs, services, and policies in relation to the Library’s mission and long range plans; supervise outreach of Montague Branch; coordinate activities and establish procedures; train, supervise, assign, and evaluate the work of Montague 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 Montague Branch collection; 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.

All applicants must complete an employment application, resume, and cover letter to be considered for an interview. Use this link to download, print, and complete the employment application: https://www.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/about-rpl/careers/.  Employment application, resume, and cover letter must be sent via email to [email protected]/. 

Requirements

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 required to be considered for an interview.