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Deputy Director| Administration
POSITION: Deputy Director
LOCATION: Administration
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum: Master’s degree in Library Science from a school accredited by the American
Library Association with at least five years of management experience in public libraries,
preferably in library branch management. Should possess a thorough knowledge of
professional library principles, practices, methods, and knowledge of all phases of public
library work; and have strong interpersonal skills, including communication (verbal and
written), problem solving and planning. Some library administrative experience is preferred.
SUMMARY:
Under the supervision of the Executive Director, the Deputy Director serves as
the Head of Public Services plans, implements, and supervises public service activities
throughout the 15 library branches, as well as assisting the Executive Director with
administrative duties and day-to-day library operations.
DUTIES:
• Plans, implements, and supervises public services activities throughout the library system.
Assists the Executive Director with day-to-day library operations. In the absence of the
Executive Director serves as the Acting Chief Executive Officer.
• Advises, supervises, and evaluates Branch Supervisors and Branch Managers. Frequently
travels to the 15 library branches to assist Branch Supervisors and Managers with problem
resolution, and with staff or patron issues; Makes recommendations related to appointments,
promotions, transfers, and other personnel matters to the Director. Works with the Assistant
Director for Technical Services in advising branch personnel on collection development.
• Advises interviews and recommends the hiring of public service staff; Participates in
individual staff coaching or discipline sessions along with the branch manager and/or
Executive Director when needed.
• Resolves patron issues that are referred from the branch level; Listens to customer
complaints and resolves them successfully. Works with the Director of Technical Services to
examine logs of patron records to resolve issues with patron check-outs and fines.
• Submits recommendations on public services policies and procedures to the Executive
Director; Helps implement library policies and procedures once they are approved by the
Library Board of Trustees.
• Works to coordinate programs, partnerships, and outreach services of the Jackson Hinds
Library System, particularly with other agencies throughout Jackson Hinds County. Attends
meetings with local partners including Alignment Jackson and the Jackson Public Schools.
Works as a liaison to the various Friends of the Library.
• In conjunction with the Executive Director and Director of Human Resources, helps plan and
coordinate the content of staff training days; Provides regular customer services training for
new staff and staff who need a “refresher course.”
• Prepares monthly reports on public service activities for the Jackson Hinds Board of
Trustees. Assists in the gathering of the statistics for the yearly state statistical report.
Guides the managers/librarians in developing and monitoring budgets.
• Advises the Manager of Programs and Partnerships to plan and implement the Summer
Reading Program in conjunction with the Branch Supervisors, Branch Managers and Youth
Services Staff.
• Participates yearly in the Mississippi Library Association conference and committees
representing the library system. Attends other conferences and webinars as the budget
provides.
• Assists with grant writing, particularly with the yearly LSTA grants, as well as providing the
various reports on grant activities that are required by the granting agency.
• Guides the branch supervisors and branch managers in developing and monitoring budgets
for collection development, programming and supplies.
• Performs additional duties as assigned by the Executive Director.
HOURS: 40 hours per week, scheduled within the library’s hours of operation.
COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance; State of Mississippi retirement plan.
AVAILABILITY: Immediate
**This position will be open until it is filled.
AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please email your application and resume to hr@jhlibrary.org
Executive Administrative Assistant| Administration
POSITION: Executive Assistant
LOCATION: Administration
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or university is required, and two years of related experience and/or training is preferred
SUMMARY:
The position requires the ability to compose reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, possess excellent Internet research skills, and effectively present information and respond to questions. To perform this job successfully, customer service, communication, the ability to work independently, and organizational skills are expected. An individual should have knowledge of desktop publishing software, Internet software, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software, and Microsoft Word software.
DUTIES:
The Executive Assistant works closely with the Executive Director to provide executive office, project management, technical, and clerical support to the office of the Executive Director in support of the Administrative leadership team and Administrative Board of Trustees
For the Jackson Hinds Library System. The position requires knowledge of library strategy, operations, and policy or demonstrated ability to learn. The Executive Assistant exercises considerable independent judgment, the exercise of discretion with confidential information, and trustworthiness in the use of library resources.
HOURS: 40 hours per week, scheduled within the library’s hours of operation.
COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance; State of Mississippi retirement plan.
AVAILABILITY: Immediate
**This position will be open until it is filled.
AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please email your application and resume to hr@jhlibrary.org
Senior IT Technician| Technical Services
POSITION: Senior IT Technician
LOCATION: Technical Services
REPORTS TO: Director of Technical Services
QUALIFICATIONS: A bachelor’s degree from a four-year College or university is required; one to two years of related experience and/or training is preferred.
SUMMARY:
Position requires. experience with online information resources, networking, server architecture, and software. This person must have knowledge of database software, Internet software spreadsheet software, and word processing software Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable.
DUTIES:
Manage the maintenance and evaluation of all technology and computer-based activities for the library system consisting of approximately 300 personal computers and associated peripherals. Responds to the needs of network users concerning their access to resources and the operation of various technology.
HOURS: 40 hours per week, scheduled within the library’s hours of operation.
COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance; State of Mississippi retirement plan.
AVAILABILITY: Immediate
**This position will be open until it is filled.
AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please email your application and resume to hr@jhlibrary.org
Custodian | Jackson/Hinds Library System
POSITION: Custodian
LOCATION: Systemwide
REPORTS TO: Facilities Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS: High School Diploma or GED
SUMMARY: This is a full-time position. It requires keeping buildings clean and in orderly condition. Must have a valid driver’s license and must be insurable. The successful candidate must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
DUTIES: Some of the duties include but are not limited to: sweeping, mopping, scrubbing, and vacuuming hallways, stairs, and office space; emptying trash and garbage containers; notifying management concerning the need for major repairs or additions to lighting, heating, and ventilating equipment; cleaning debris from sidewalks and parking lots; prepping and painting on an as needed basis walls and other areas; moving and delivering items such as tables and chairs to and from branches. Outside duties include but are not limited to maintenance work; performing lawn maintenance; trimming shrubbery, and cleaning drains. Performs other duties as assigned by Facilities Supervisor.
HOURS: 40 hours per week.
AVAILABILITY: Immediate
**This position will be open until it is filled.
AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Please email your application and resume to hr@jhlibrary.org
Branch Manager | Richard Wright Library
POSITION: BRANCH MANAGER
LOCATION: Richard Wright Library (515 W McDowell Rd, Jackson, MS 39204)
QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s Degree in a Related Field
Public library experience is preferred. The Branch Manager must have the ability to organize and implement library functions, express ideas clearly through both written and oral communication, have basic computer knowledge, be able to work well with the public, and possess good customer service behaviors, which include a knowledge of the community served.
DUTIES: The Branch Manager will supervise all branch operations; plan and implement programs for adults, young adults, and children’s services, and other regular library staff duties; supervise and prepare work schedules for all employees; provide reference and information services including accessing online data services; plan, prepare and present story times, summer reading activities and special programs for youth; assist library users in making effective use of library resources; maintain good public relations between the branch and the local community; responsible for the selection of branch material; perform other related duties as necessary.
HOURS: 40 hours per week, scheduled within the library’s hours of operation.
COMPENSATION: Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience; an excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance; State of Mississippi retirement plan.
AVAILABILITY: Immediate
**This position will be open until it is filled.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER