Job Title: Branch Manager (Librarian 4) Job Posting 006-25
Location: Merchantville Branch Library
Salary: $73,0000.00 annually, Exempt Status
Schedule: Based on library needs and will include days, nights & weekends
The Camden County Library is seeking a collaborative team leader to manage the Merchantville Branch which operates independently within the Merchantville Public School.
This position may be a good fit for you if:
- You enjoy working with children as well as library patrons of all ages
- You are skilled at building effective working relationships with branch staff, the Library’s Management team and Administration, and Merchantville School staff and Administration
- You have effective interpersonal communication skills and actively listen to others
- You enjoy community outreach and connecting communities to Library services
- You are a strategic thinker who can translate the Library’s vision and goals into achievable initiatives
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Managing the day-to-day operations of the branch including services to the public, programming for all ages, staffing, and collection development
- Supervising branch staff including training and development, scheduling, performance evaluations, coaching, and discipline
- Assisting customers of all ages using the library
- Coordinating community outreach for the Library system including identifying events, arranging for staff to attend and coordinating with the graphic artist regarding brochures and other giveaways.
The Camden County Library System serves over 330,000 County residents. Our staff make customer service and community engagement a priority and strive to help communities reach their aspirations through library services. We strive to provide creative and innovative services and are guided by core values such as intellectual freedom, lifelong learning, integrity and diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our Library serves everyone in our communities and seeks to remove barriers to services and create a welcoming and safe environment.
Requirements:
A Master's degree in Library or Information Science in a library program accredited by the American Library Association or from a New Jersey Master's program in Library Science that has been deemed acceptable by Thomas Edison State College 3 years full time equivalent of professional librarian experience.
The chosen candidate is required to obtain a valid Professional Librarian Certificate issued by Thomas Edison State College.
*Prior supervisory experience a plus. *Prior experience providing library services to children a plus.
The chosen candidate will be required to complete and pass a background prior to starting employment.
Completed employment application and resume are required for consideration.
Employment applications may be obtained on our website and both documents can be directly uploaded at: http://www.camdencountylibrary.org/employment-library or you may submit your completed application and resume to humanresources [at] camdencountylibrary.org (humanresources[at]camdencountylibrary[dot]org).
Completed application with resume is due in the Human Resources Office by March 31, 2025 at 2 PM.
Selected candidates will be scheduled for an interview which will be held on April 1st or April 2nd.
The Camden County Library System complies with the New Jersey First Act. and drug screening process.
The Camden County Library System embraces diversity and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports patrons and staff of all identities and backgrounds. We strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented identities to apply. The Camden County Library is an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action Employer.
We meet the learning, recreational and information needs of our customers, providing an open environment for our community.
$73,000.00 annually, exempt status