Employment Opportunities

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  • Save it to your device and edit it in a PDF reader, such as Adobe Reader. Use the submit button or save the edited document and email it to the library director at ckilby@pinemtnlibrary.org. The submit button will not work if you fill it out in a browser, such as Chrome, Firefox, Edge or Internet Explorer.
  • Print it, fill it out, and scan and email it to the library director, or bring it to your closest Pine Mountain Regional Library System location.

Pine Mountain Regional Library System application (PDF)

Position: Branch Manager
Location: Talbot County Public Library | Talbotton, Georgia
Salary & Benefits: $11.25/hour
Schedule: 19 hours/week. Schedule may vary weekly. Click here for library hours.
Minimum Requirements:
  • Must be 18 years or older and have a high school diploma or GED and some college credits or an internal promotion based on long-term quality performance and demonstrated competence.
  • At least one year of experience in library work or general office work.
  • Prior supervisory experience preferred.
Duties:

The Branch Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation of a small branch library, which has one to three staff members, in a manner that benefits the library’s patrons and the community. The Branch Manager is guided by procedure and by policies that are approved by the library board and administered by the Pine Mountain Regional Library System.

Essential Job functions:

  • Directly supervises the daily activities of all branch personnel and volunteers
  • Oversees maintenance of the library building
  • Opens and closes the library
  • Picks up library mail (at some branches)
  • Collects fines & fees and maintains accurate cash records & submits reports
  • Maintains accurate statistics & submits reports
  • Trains staff members
  • May occasionally shelve books and other materials
  • Delivers all forms of public service and assists patrons
  • Uses Evergreen proficiently on a daily basis
  • Works with the County Librarian in the maintenance of the library collection
  • Must be familiar with library policy and procedure and be prepared to enforce policy and carry out procedures correctly
  • Assists with special projects when needed
  • Assists with Summer Reading Program during the summer
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Demands:

  • Nature of work requires an ability to occasionally lift boxes of books of 40 pounds or less and push heavy wheeled book carts
  • Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time
  • Must be able to use a computer for extended periods and operate standard office equipment, daily
  • Must be able to bend, crouch or stoop
   

 

All applications must be received by the posted deadline specified in the job listing for the vacancy. Where there is no date, the position will be posted until it is filled. Applications will only be accepted for positions that are currently vacant.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Non-discrimination on the basis of sex, race, color, national origin, religion, age and handicapped status in employment or the provision of services.

E-VERIFY

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

If E-Verify cannot confirm that you are authorized to work, this employer is required to give you written instructions and an opportunity to contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) or Social Security Administration (SSA) so you can begin to resolve the issue before the employer can take any action against you, including terminating your employment.

Employers can only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.