Position Summary:
The Branch Manager 3 will oversee the day-to day-operations of multiple library sites or a large, single library branch, ensuring policies and procedures and executed effectively and efficiently. They will encourage staff contributions and personal professional development while fostering a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and accessible work environment. The Branch Manager 3 will lead a team of library professionals who are committed to creating a thriving library in the heart of their community as they support and build a strong partnership with library patrons and their local official(s) ensuring the library is a welcoming space for all, and contribute to the overall success of the Riverside County Library System (RCLS).
- This is a full-time position
- Compensation Range: $66,560/yr. - $69,991.92/yr.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
- An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
- Manage day-to-day operations of the library branch(es), including: project management, collection management, planning and prioritizing services, communicating effectively, leading teams, overseeing facilities and equipment.
- Coach and develop employees, establishing high standards of performance. Deliver recognition, support ongoing professional development and provide constructive and timely feedback.
- Practice effective problem solving, analyzing complex situations to identify underlying issues and develop creative solutions.
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with the community to enhance the image of the library, promote reading and encourage increased library usage.
- Work closely with Library leadership to plan, implement and promote the library strategic plan.
- Foster a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, and a positive teamwork-oriented environment.
- Know, understand and administer the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library; in addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library(ies)
- Follow all legal and policy requirements related to patron privacy and custodianship of patron records.
- Have a basic understanding of California Labor Laws
- Other duties as assigned