SALARY: Annual salary is $31,768 until the end of a successful 6-month orientation period when it will increase 2.5% to $32,562. Paid holildays, vacation, and sick leave. Employee medical insurance paid in full by library. Membership in NC Retirement System.
NATURE OF JOB: Programming: Plan and delivery programs for all ages but primarily children 1-11. Includes literacy and STEAM-based activities.
PUBLIC SERVICE: Computer-based library tasks including materials circulation, reader’s advisory, information retrieval, assistance with queries on Internet use, electronic devices, computer software; scanning/photocopying/fax services.
MANAGEMENT: Assist with staff training and leadership (4.5 FTE), reports, collection maintenance and development, materials processing, daily building monitoring, and additional duties as assigned. Work is performed under the direction of the Branch Manager.
START DATE: Immediately
TRAINING/EXPERIENCE: Required Associates Degree. 2 years serving the public. 2 years delivering programs in a library or educational setting. Excellent computer skills including internet searches, productivity software (Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, Canva), using social media as marketing tool, familiarity with mobile electronic devices, 1 year supervisory experience, or any combination of training and experience providing the required skills and knowledge. Must be a team player, have outstanding customer service skills, enjoy working with the public, be good with written details, careful listener, and organized. Must be able to multi-task, lift 30 lbs. and stand for extended period of time. Valid NC Driver’s license required. Preferred: 4-year bachelor’s degree, experience working in a public library and knowledge of children’s literature.
CONTACT: Send questions to Martha Smith, Branch Library Manager, Elkin Public Library, msmith@nullnwrl.org, 336-835-5586 or Joan Sherif, Director, Northwestern Regional Library, jsherif@nullnwrl.org, 336-835-4894. Apply online at https://nwrl.org/job-openings/. Please include a cover letter detailing your interest in the job and a resume.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled.