Branch Manager 1
JOB SUMMARY
Are you a Librarian, looking for your next development opportunity? Do you thrive in a small branch environment? The Upper King William Branch within King William County Library System, is seeking an enthusiastic and collaborative Branch Manager to join our team!
The Branch Manager oversees the day-to day-operations of a small library system under the direction of the Library Director. The Branch Manager supports the LS&S mission, vision, and values through exceptional leadership and dedicated patron focus.
The Branch Manager is responsible for ensuring that all operational procedures are conducted efficiently and aligned with organizational standards. This position supervises and supports branch staff who are passionate about delivering quality services and fostering a welcoming, community-centered library environment. This position works primarily out of the Upper King William branch. Evening and weekend hours will be required.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
- Lead the Library programming and outreach team, including facilitation of regularly scheduled meetings to ensure alignment and collaboration.
- Propose and prioritize programming and outreach initiatives for approval by the Director.
- Develop and distribute the programming and outreach schedule across all platforms and teams.
- Oversee and coordinate all library promotional efforts, including print materials (flyers, calendars), social media content, and website updates.
- Identify and implement innovative strategies to improve library operations and create new service opportunities.
- Demonstrate strong customer service skills by anticipating, understanding, and responding to the needs of internal and external clients, ensuring elevated levels of satisfaction within established organizational parameters.
- Collaborate effectively with staff and stakeholders to set goals, solve problems, and make decisions that enhance library services and organizational success.
- Assess situations with sound judgment to determine importance, urgency, and risk, and make timely decisions in the best interest of the library and its community.
- Develop strategies to advance library goals, including setting objectives, implementing action plans, and evaluating progress and outcomes.
- Analyze trends and environmental conditions to make informed decisions aligned with the library’s mission, vision, and values.
- Partner closely with the Library Director to support the planning, execution, and promotion of the library’s strategic plan.
- Ensure compliance with all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and the proper custodianship of patron records.
- Perform other duties as assigned.