Branch Manager, Library Specialist II Job at Shreve Memorial Library in Hosston

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, this individual is responsible for a variety of public service duties in various phases of library operations. This position may include the exercising of judgment and discretion in performing library routines with technical advice available when needed and the determining of methods necessary to accomplish duties and objectives. This individual may exercise supervision over staff of lower classifications and is responsible for interpreting policies and providing public service. This individual is expected to use acquired knowledge of library principles, practices, procedures and skills in the performance of most duties. This individual performs related and other work as required.

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Training and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of paid customer service work experience involving frequent interactions with the public

OR

Attainment of a B.A. or B.S. from an accredited university / college.

Preferred Training and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Good knowledge of :

Skills to :

Ability to :

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, stand, walk, sit, twist, use hands to finger, grasp, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls, talk and hear. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and office equipment. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, crouch, squat, kneel, and crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and / or carry up to 20 pounds, frequently lift and / or carry up to 10 pounds. Employee must frequently push and / or pull loaded book carts weighing up to 75 pounds.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

PRESENT SCHEDULE [subject to change]

Monday, Wednesday, Friday : 9 : 45 a.m. – 5 : 00 p.m.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

October 26, 2025

STARTING DATE

Two (2) weeks after selection

SALARY

$19.50 hourly + some benefits

A criminal background check, drug screening, and reference check are part of the pre-hire process. The State of Louisiana Bureau of Criminal Identification and Information and these checks will be conducted on a yearly basis for positions which provide outreach to daycare centers. A mandatory full day orientation is part of the new hire process; these orientations are scheduled on Tuesdays from 8 : 30am to 5 : 00pm. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, marital status, non-job related physical or mental disability, veterans' status, sexual orientation or gender identity. Shreve Memorial Library is committed to antiracism, equity, diversity, and inclusion through the adoption of Library policies and practices that provide opportunities for every person in our community and organization to thrive. Our facilities are non-smoking. 10.13.25