Library Manager (Red Land Community Library) - PA, Etters, Red Land Library - Jo

Library Manager (Red Land Community Library)

About the Organization: York County Libraries believes in the life-changing effects of free literacy, life-long education, and community connection. Employees collaborate and innovate to provide inspiring and empowering programs at our 13 dynamic libraries. We offer safe places for people to explore ideas, learn skills, and grow. Staff also work in local schools to provide on-site early education services and intervention support. Our flexible libraries proudly serve urban, suburban, and rural populations across York County, PA.

If you are looking for a dynamic, collaborative workplace where your co-workers are friendly, diverse ideas are valued, and there are opportunities for career growth, look no further. Apply to join our team today!

Req Number: LIB-25-00011

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Days

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

Location: Red Land Library

Category: Library

Pay Range: $19-20/hour

Hours: 29 hours/week

Schedule: Some flexibility providing coverage revolves around the library’s hours (M 10-2, T 1-7, TH 10-5 F & S 10-1). Includes with some Evenings and Saturdays.

Direct Reports: 3 Employees

Supervisor: Director of Library Relations

The Library Manager is responsible for the daily operations of Red Land Community Library, a York County Libraries (YCL) branch. These operations function within the framework of YCL goals, objectives, policies, and budgets. The Library Manager will succeed as they work in an efficient, effective manner while building relationships, both internally and externally. The Library Manager supervises branch staff (3 part-time employees) and volunteers plus works collaboratively with the Friends of the Library.

Position Requirements

• General Requirements
• Candidate must thrive in a team environment both as a team player and collaborative partner in a cooperative library system environment.
• Must enjoy working with the public, community networking, and providing excellent customer service to a diverse population.
• The position requires the candidate to have strong leadership skills and strategic capabilities that include leading through vision and values, making informed decisions, building collaborative work relationships, and ensuring accountability for results.
• The candidate should be flexible, reliable, a self-starter, and able to multi-task effectively.
• Experience in planning, promoting, and presenting virtual and in-person library events for all ages.
• Experience leading and supporting Friends group preferred.
• Experience promoting events and marketing the library.

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree required, Master of Library Science from accredited university or college preferred. Minimum three years of related professional level library experience preferred.
• Comprehensive knowledge of library operations and services.
• Extensive computer, internet, and software experience, including but not limited to internet research; online databases; ILS software and hardware; and Microsoft Office.
• Supervisory and administrative experience. Minimum three years of supervision preferred.
• Candidate must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Experience with collection development.
• Child Abuse clearance, Pennsylvania Criminal History Check, FBI Criminal Record Check and Mandated Reporter Training.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit, supervise, train, schedule, and evaluate staff and volunteers. Engage library staff to create a harmonious and productive team environment. Promote a positive, cooperative, and flexible environment that is open to change and new ideas.
• Share and uphold system-wide member service standards with staff and volunteers and ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Work with Director of Library Relations in establishing, communicating, and achieving annual goals.
• Select, merchandise, and evaluate the performance of materials for the library’s collection.
• Prepare reports and presentations as required by YCL and the Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Attend meetings held by YCL and contribute/participate actively.
• Attend and represent the library at meetings, including YCL meetings, community organizations (chamber of Commerce, School District), and local boroughs and townships.
• Manages and supervises all aspects of the library’s operation: finances, maintaining expenses within approved budget lines, marketing, community outreach, building maintenance, safety and security.
• Build partnerships in the community by establishing relationships with current and potential funders, local politicians, and community leaders, advocates on behalf of the library.
• Program development, implementation, and evaluation. Coordinate programs to encourage the use of the YCL’s services and maintain a vision and strategic plan for the library.
• Promote services directly to the public and through collaborative efforts with other libraries, schools, government agencies, and community organizations. This includes developing plans, preparing materials, attending meetings, and participating in countywide activities. Frequent interaction and coordination with Marketing Department is vital.
• Support and lead the Friends group in their fundraising responsibilities to help support Red Land Community Library. Plus helping Friends to advocate for the library as well as YCL at the local, county, and state level.
• Maintain awareness of changes in the local community, including changes in the demographics which could affect the needs for library services. Adapt services to meet the changing needs. Stay abreast of technology in order to work with databases, information systems, social media and other pertinent new technologies.
• Other duties as requested by the Director of Library Relations.

Leadership Competencies

• Ensures accountability, holding self and others accountable to meet commitments.
• Action oriented, taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, energy, and enthusiasm.
• Manages ambiguity, operating effectively when things are uncertain or unclear.
• Attracts and selects top talent to best meet current and future organizational needs.
• Collaborates, builds partnerships, and works collaboratively with other to meet shared objectives.
• Communicates effectively, developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Manage complexity, making sense of complexity, high quantity and contradictory information to effectively solve problems.
• Manages conflict effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Customer focus, building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
• Applies knowledge of business and the marketplace to advance organizational goals.
• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.

Physical Requirements

• Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds from ground level to waist level and be able to bend, squat, and kneel occasionally throughout work shift.
• Must be able to push/pull carts weighing up to 120 pounds. Must be able to reach, lift, and stretch throughout the workday.
• Must be able to stand and/or walk up to four hours at a time. Must be able to sit for up to four hours at a time.

EOE Statement: We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, sex, color, race, creed, national origin, religious persuasion, a disability that does not prohibit performance of essential job function, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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