Branch Manager, Montgomery
JOB DUTIES:
- Creates excellent customer experiences—making patrons feel welcome and providing positive and memorable patron experiences.
- Serves on Young Adult/Adult Programming Team and Children’s Programming Team. Plans, produces, and promotes original events and rotating branch kits. Runs lifelong learning events for all ages at the library. Identifies and utilizes skilled resource people to present programs.
- Hires Library Assistant Is and substitute staff. Supervises, trains, schedules, and evaluates library personnel.
- Establishes and instructs community members on library resources and technology. Answers computer and e-reader questions.
- Understands theories of adolescent learning and development and their implications for library service. Stays informed of current and emerging trends in librarianship.
- Provides reference and readers’ advisory for patrons. Keeps abreast of new materials for every age group and demonstrates a knowledge and appreciation of library materials. Encourages use of materials and services through book talks, displays, lists, and other tools.
- Develops and maintains the library’s collection, including weeding and analyzing to determine needs.
- Assists with the administration of policies set by the Library Board.
- Attends full staff meetings and other meetings as requested. Serves on Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative Technology committee.
- Prepares specifications, obtains bids, and makes recommendations for the purchase of tech equipment and supplies. Coordinates installation and updates of tech equipment and supplies with help of Traverse des Sioux Library Cooperative. Manages circulating technology collection.
- Makes dynamic working relationships with local businesses and organizations, local government, and the Montgomery Area Friends of the Library in order to promote library services, and holds events outside of the library, helping the library reach beyond the library building’s walls to meet community needs.
- Keeps city administration and cleaning service informed of necessary building repairs, maintenance, and enhancement issues.
- Assists with public relations activities, including maintaining library’s social media accounts.
- Checks materials in and out, renews and reserves materials, and takes meeting room and computer reservations.
- Processes fines, interlibrary loan materials, and new library cards. Oversees cash income.
- Collects statistics and prepares reports for Director.
- Performs other duties as assigned or apparent.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- Work independently and as part of a team.
- Work in a busy public service atmosphere with frequent interruptions.
- Manage library operations.
- Motivate and coordinate the work of library personnel.
- Communicate effectively.
- Apply time management skills.
- Maintain confidentiality and provide outstanding customer service.
- Approach position with professionalism, initiative, attention to detail, and tact.
- Maintain a balanced budget.
- Be flexible and continuously learn, unlearn, and relearn.
- Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field
- Computer literacy with MS office proficiency
- Knowledge of library operations, library collection, and technology support
- Customer service experience
- Ability to stand, walk, crouch, stoop, squat, twist, climb, push/pull up to 50 pounds, and lift up to 25 pounds.
- Knowledge of and ability to apply current technology to the position.
ANTICIPATED HIRING RANGE:
$56,600-73,100 salary
Paid holidays.
Paid sick & safe time.
Paid vacation time.
HOURS/DAYS:
40 hours per week, to include day, evening, and weekend hours
M: 9 am-5 pm
T: 11-8 pm
W: 8 am-5 pm
Th: 8 am-5 pm
F: 8 am-5 pm or 9 am-1 pm
S: 9:30 am – 1:30 pm*
*every other
APPLY TODAY:
Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three references by 10/15/26 to:
Stacy Lienemann, Director at [email protected]
507-835-3700 (fax)
or via snail mail at:
Waseca-Le Sueur Regional Library System
408 N State St
Waseca, MN 56093