Job Description
Are you innovative, energetic, and curious? Do you believe in working collaboratively with a winning attitude to advance the mission of libraries? Then the Waco-McLennan County Library wants you to join its team. We are searching for someone who is passionate about providing excellent library services to the community and excited about new challenges. The ideal candidate will be flexible, friendly, self-motivated, and ready to contribute to the library’s success.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plan, organize, administer, and evaluate the operations activities of the branch, including facilities, equipment, and branch security issues.
Oversee the preparation, administration, and expenditures of assigned branch budget.
Supervise the Circulation and Reference staff in day-to-day operations, set schedules, and assign job tasks.
Perform supervisory functions by: interviewing, selecting, training, evaluating, disciplining, developing, and terminating staff; providing staff with the resources, equipment, tools, and knowledge necessary to perform and improve services; and guides employee work efforts in being successful, creative, and resourceful.
Interpret library policy concerning the circulation of library materials.
Develop and maintain the collections by reviewing, evaluating, selecting, purchasing, and withdrawing materials.
Provide excellent customer service to patrons by assisting patrons with reference, readers’ advisory, and general computer questions.
Tabulate daily collections, prepare bank deposits, and manage cash system.
Gather, compile, evaluate, and analyze data for reports and prepare statistical and analytical report of branch activities and operations.
Organize, maintain, and purchase appropriate supplies.
Deal with patron complaints and problems patiently, decisively, and within the set policies.
Develop, plan, administer and promote programs and services to community.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!
- Chance to do work you are passionate about
- Job Security
- Desire to give back
Website
www.wacolibrary.org
Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.waco-texas.com/
HR Info
Applicants must submit a completed City of Waco application in order to be considered for this position. Resumes may be attached to the completed application.