There are two (2) full-time positions, one located at Hurd/St Andrews and the other at the John’s Island branch. This person will manage the Regional Library with oversight of other branches within the regional cluster to foster cooperation, training, shared programming and staffing. Reports to the Deputy Director. Works with other Regional Branch Managers and Department Managers to help achieve the vision, mission and goals of the Charleston County Public Library.
Library Branch:
Hurd/St. Andrews or John's Island
Salary:
$50,065.60 - $68,078.40 annually depending on qualifications
Essential Job Functions:
There are two (2) full time positions, one located at Hurd/St Andrews and the other at the John’s Island branch. This person will manage the Regional Library with oversight of other branches within the regional cluster to foster cooperation, training, shared programming and staffing. Reports to the Deputy Director. Works with other Regional Branch Managers and Department Managers to help achieve the vision, mission and goals of the Charleston County Public Library. Must be a forward thinker with demonstrated skills in the areas of technology and innovation. Must be a strong library advocate devoted to providing excellent customer service to the community. Must have the ability to exercise leadership and be able to motivate others to achieve these goals. Must be able to train and supervise staff and possess the necessary skills to motivate staff to be the best they can be. Ability to write concise reports, analyze community needs, the needs of the collection, the effectiveness of services and be able to communicate those needs to the appropriate departments and supervisors. Must be flexible and able to assume any additional responsibilities to maintain branch operation. Must have extensive knowledge of library principles, trends and administration; knowledgeable of Children’s, Circulation and Reference services. Must be computer literate and knowledgeable in various computer software – Microsoft Word, Excel and Publisher a plus. Experience with SIRSI ILS preferred. Bilingual – English/Spanish a plus. Evening and weekend work included.
ALA accredited Master of Library Science degree and four (4) years post masters professional library experience in a public library with two (2) of those years in a supervisory capacity. Eligible for or hold South Carolina State Library certification.
Complete an application on line at www.ccpl.org. Send application, resume, and cover letter to humanresources@ccpl.org.
