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Assistant Branch Manager
Florissant Valley Branch - 195 S New Florissant Rd, Florissant, MO 63031
St. Louis County Library is an award-winning 20 branch system with branches throughout St. Louis County, Missouri. We have transformed into a meaningful community resource with updated facilities and an array of programs and partnerships serving over 860,000 patrons and circulating 11 million items a year in a growing metropolitan area. We are looking for a dynamic, community-focused librarian to enhance services to patrons in a diverse, urban environment. The Florissant Valley branch is the largest branch in North St. Louis County. It was renovated in 2017 with an expanded children’s area and Discovery Zone, study rooms, and computer, printing, and fax services.
Starting Salary: $70,571.00
Job Purpose:
The Florissant Valley Branch is seeking a full-time Assistant Branch Manager to assist the Branch Manager with the operation and maintenance of the branch and assumes the responsibilities of the Branch Manager in their absence in order to provide quality Library service to all Library customers.
Essential Responsibilities:
Schedules staff and monitors attendance to ensure adequate staffing.
Assists with overseeing branch operations, building, and grounds maintenance so the branch is clean, safe, and attractive.
Supervises and participates in public service activities including circulation and reference services to meet the needs of customers.
Participates in program planning and implementation to meet the needs of existing customers and to attract new customers.
Participates in hiring, training, evaluating, and disciplining staff to ensure the Library staff is capable of giving the highest quality service.
Assists in the development and maintenance of the branch collection to ensure the branch meets the needs of the community it serves.
Job Qualifications:
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
Benefits:
Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Domestic Violence Leave Policy
Employee Assistance Program
Medical, Dental, Vision
Library-Funded Pension Plan
Life Insurance
Deferred Compensation (457 Plan)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Tuition Reimbursement
Physical and Mental Requirements:
Ability to operate a motor vehicle
Ability to stand up to 8 hours per shift
Ability to lift a minimum of 25 lbs.
Ability to concentrate on multiple tasks simultaneously in busy atmosphere with continual interruptions
Ability to think creatively to solve problems and improve service
Ability to deal sensitively and tactfully with customers and staff
Ability to operate various types of Library equipment
Ability to use electronic hardware and software
Ability to push a full cart of books or other Library materials
Ability to bend to very low shelves or reach to very high shelves when retrieving Library materials
Ability to use a pc, word processing, and e-mail
For more information & to apply: https://www.slcl.org/about-us/employment
If you are passionate about customer service, work well in a team environment that is community focused and want to help make St. Louis County Library the best it can be, we would love to hear from you.