Job Description
The Branch Manager is involved in the day-to-day operations of the branch and serves as the face of the library district in downtown Vancouver, coordinating outreach and relationship building in the community. The Branch Manager leads and develops a diverse team of nearly seventy employees, along with the Access Manager and Engagement Manager, who form the three-person management team. Other staff include three branch supervisors, eight librarians, senior library assistants, public services assistants, and security guards.
The Branch Manager also works with library staff at all levels and at different departments throughout the district. Branch management, program development, and the ability to build community partnerships are key to this role. Problem-solving, planning for and responding to the needs of staff and patrons, creative thinking, collaborating with colleagues, and managing the overall service plan and operation of the branch are critical competencies for this fast-paced position.
Other essential responsibilities for the position include conducting programs & coordinating outreach, attending community events as the library representative, and fostering a positive relationship with the Friends of the Library. The Branch Manager is expected to work closely with other managers, especially colleagues in Clark County, in program sharing, planning, and strategy building.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
This position earns between $77,829 and $116,744 per year and may be eligible for a 5% pay premium for additional language skills. To be eligible for the additional pay employees must pass a test demonstrating verbal and written fluency in languages commonly used in our communities. Examples may include, but are not limited to, Spanish, Russian, Mandarin/Cantonese and American Sign Language.
We have an excellent benefit package. FVRLibraries covers 90-95% of full-time employees’ health insurance premium cost and 90-100% of dental insurance premium costs. In addition we provide employees with Life Insurance, AD&D and Long Term Disability Insurance at no cost to the employee. Employees have the ability to enroll in additional, voluntary life insurance, income protection plans, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts.
Our employees enjoy 12 paid holidays throughout the year. Full time employees accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month. The initial vacation leave accrual is 11 hours per month; this increases over time based on years of employment. We also offer other types of paid time off for situations such as jury duty, bereavement leave, inclement weather and more.
Additional Info & Requirements
To be considered for this opportunity, candidates must meet the following:
- Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA accredited program or ability to obtain a Washington State certification upon hire.
- Four (4) years of increasingly responsible professional library experience
- Two (2) years of directly supervising staff who supervise others
The Community
About Vancouver Community Library
Vancouver Community Library is housed in a stunning 11-year old 82,000 sq foot building in downtown Vancouver, WA. The LEED Gold certified building features a dramatic, five-story atrium; Teen Central, for youth ages 12-18; a nationally recognized interactive Early Learning Center; and an outdoor terrace featuring views of the Columbia River and beyond. In addition, there’s the Book Nook, a compact used book space run by Friends volunteers.
About Vancouver, Washington
Vancouver is situated on the north bank of the Columbia River, in southwestern Washington state. Vancouver is a bustling community of about 174,000 that prides itself on its rich history; rapidly growing vibrant downtown, excellent schools, and great access to outdoor activities. It’s also the county seat of Clark County, with a population of over 467,000. While offering easy access to the big city amenities of nearby Portland, OR, Vancouver maintains its own ambiance and identity, with an array of restaurants, brewpubs, wineries, parks and trails, community gardens, museums, and a large outdoor Farmer’s Market open March through October. In addition, Vancouver’s historic waterfront is rapidly developing and home to offices, restaurants, shops, housing, a hotel and a park as new development reconnects 35 acres along the Columbia River to the city’s historic core. Historic Fort Vancouver was once the largest western outpost of the British Hudson’s Bay Company, where supplies and food were bartered in the 1800s. The outpost was later recreated as the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site. Pearson Field, the oldest operating airfield in the West, displays vintage aircraft at the Pearson Air Museum.
Vancouver is a fantastic location for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy hiking, cycling, kayaking and canoeing, boating, fishing, and golf. Close proximity to active volcano Mt St Helens, the stunning Columbia River Gorge, the Pacific Ocean, and the high deserts of central Washington and Oregon make Vancouver a getaway paradise, while its mild climate, with warm summers and cool, rainy winters, make outdoor activity possible year round.
HR Info
jobs@fvrl.org
360-906-5070