Assistant Branch Manager, Thomson-McDuffie Library

Position Title:  Assistant Branch Manager, Thomson-McDuffie County Library

Type of Position: Full time week days with some Saturdays. This position is benefit earning 
including State Health Benefits Plan, Flexible Benefits, and Teachers Retirement System of Georgia.
Description:
The Bartram Trail Regional Library System is seeking a self-motivated, detail-oriented individual 
to serve as the Thomson-McDuffie County Library's Assistant Branch Manager in Thomson, GA.  This 
position reports to the Branch Manager.
Example of Duties:
The Assistant Branch Manager's duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Provides all services required in the front desk operations and daily public services of the 
library
•    Sets a standard for other employees for quality customer service
• Works closely with the manager in the areas of selecting, training, scheduling, and supervising 
library personnel
• Assists the manager with special library needs including but not limited to collection 
development, scheduling, bank deposits, technology upgrades, and public programs for children, 
teens, and adults
•    Communicates with discretion in the areas of personnel and patron privacy
•    Functions as supervising manager in the absence of the library manager

Qualifications: Applicant must have some skills in computers applications, filing and record 
keeping, and ability to provide good customer service and staff support. Prior public service or 
library work is preferred. Applicant must be able to physically lift thirty (30) pounds, bend, 
stoop, reach, and climb.
Upon Training - Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
•    Understand the purpose and functions of public libraries.
•    Knowledge of all policies, procedures, and activities of the Library System.
•    Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize daily assignments and work activities.
•    Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
•    Ability to use Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel) as well as G-mail and G-Suite
• Knowledge of library automated system and ability to teach staff and patrons to use system 
effectively.
•    Knowledge of Dewey Decimal system, reference resources, and branch collections.
•    Ability to be flexible and adapt to frequently changing environment.
•    Familiarity with needs of local patrons of the branch library.
•    Promptness and dependability required

Salary:
Commensurate upon qualifications and experience. Exceptional benefits package includes Teachers 
Retirement, State Health Benefit Plan, Flexible Benefits, Vacation and Sick Leave.

Opening Date: 01/21/2022

Closing Date: Until Filled

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to:

Email: Katherine Gregory katherine@btrl.net Subject Line: Assistant Branch Manager Position

Mail:  Katherine Gregory       204 East Liberty Street           Washington, GA 30673

The Bartram Trail Regional Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free workplace.
All successful applicants must pass a drug test and a criminal background check.