Starting Salary: $16.25/hour
Hours: Full time Monday-Friday with some evenings and weekends for community events
Benefits: Paid professional training, vacation and sick time, mileage reimbursement
Supervisor: Library Director
Position Description: Administer and operate the Preble County Room (genealogy and history department), supervise Preble County Room staff and Preble County District Library volunteers
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two years of experience in library or non-profit community service with the public, active community involvement
- Good communication skills
- Positive attitude to serve all types of people
- Ability to physically perform the essential functions below Responsibilities:
- Responsible for day-to-day operation of the Preble County Room
- Develop and implement acquisition process for collections
- Investigate and implement best practices for access and preservation of collection
- Implement Special Library/Archive procedures for the Preble County Room
- Develop and present genealogy and local history programs to the public
- Continue working toward the digitization of the collection
- Supervise two part-time employees and volunteers
- Purchase materials with the Preble County Room budget
- Responsible for the processing of money collected by the Preble County Room
- Train and organize all volunteers for the Preble County District Library
- Operate and troubleshoot library equipment
- Work cooperatively with colleagues
- Plan and implement programs, special events, and displays
- Cooperate with schools and groups for tours, material selection, and other special needs
- Promote the library positively in the local community
- Develop positive relationships with local organizations and businesses
Preble County District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. American Libraries subscribe to the democratic American Library Association Bill of Rights which emphasizes serving all people and all viewpoints. Send Cover Letter, Resume, and References to pcdl@preblelibrary.org
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.25 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- Evenings as needed
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person