Library Assistant Branch Manager - Main Branch

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is seeking an Assistant Branch Manager at the Main Branch Library located in Downtown St. Augustine.

St. Johns County residents enjoy a healthy quality of life with many perks including one of the top rated public school systems in the State of Florida, miles of beach shoreline, peaceful estuary scenery of the St. Johns River, long established agriculture and equestrian scene, and the nation’s oldest city, historic St. Augustine. In 2019 St. Johns County was ranked the 10th fastest growing county in the United States showcasing that there is truly something for everyone in St. Johns County! 

St. Johns County Public Library System (SJCPLS) encourages a love of literature, the arts, and lifelong learning by providing a variety of information, resources, and entertainment to the community. SJCPLS serves all areas of St. Johns County, including St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fruit Cove, and Hastings. The Library System has six branches, two bookmobiles, and offers books-by-mail service. In addition to books, periodicals, and online databases, SJCPLS offers computer access, notary services, Inter-Library Loan, access to a Seed Library, test proctoring, and many volunteer opportunities. The Library System also offers a dynamic range of programming for adults, teens, and children.

Employees work in a team-oriented environment and are responsible for assisting with library circulation, reference, youth and adult service areas.   

The ideal Assistant Branch Manager candidate must possess St. Johns County’s core values of compassion, innovation, and trustworthiness and must work well in a collaborative team environment. Some of the specific tasks include but are not limited to:

• Coordinates, trains and mentors the branch program department, including filling in as needed to lead programs.
• Oversees the Reference Department and Adult Services Librarian. 
• Assists in the collection and analysis of branch statistical reports including cash management.
• Resolves patron questions, concerns, or complaints.
• Is the manager in charge in absence of the Branch Manager. 
• Provides reader’s advisory, reference, and general information to patrons of all ages; provides assistance and instruction regarding the use of databases, catalogs, and computer applications.
• Assists with providing reader’s advisory, reference and general information to patrons of all ages; assists in providing assistance and instruction regarding the use of databases, catalogs, and computer applications.
• Assists with public relations and publicity operations for the library.
• Library staff work cooperatively between all six branches and bookmobiles to provide needed public services throughout St. Johns County. Staff are subject to work assignments at other library branches, county locations, and outreach events on occasional, semi-permanent, or permanent bases depending on staffing and public need. 

Candidates for the Assistant Branch Manager are encouraged to apply if they meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science and one (1) year of professional level, paid and progressively responsible library or equivalent experience, or one (1) year working experience as a Librarian I.
• Prior working experience applying professional library principles, methods, practices and materials to public service work.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver’s license and any other endorsements necessary to legally operate vehicles used while assigned to this position.
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule including evening, weekend and holiday shifts.
• Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills in order to serve others.
• Must be able to comprehend, speak and write the English language.
• Must be able to operate a computer.

NOTE TO APPLICANTS: 

Candidates may apply through St. Johns County’s Online Application System: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sjcfl   

Applications must be submitted through St. Johns County’s Online Application System in order to be considered. Paper documents, emailed resumes or otherwise are not accepted in lieu of an application. All applications must be submitted before the advertised closing date.

St. Johns County Board of County Commissioners is a drug free workplace and equal opportunity employer.

All employment actions are taken without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, handicap, disability, marital status, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.