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NOTE: Jobs at the Chester County Library and the Henrietta Hankin Library are Chester County jobs and require a Chester County Application Form available at this link just click on Application for Employment and read instructions on how to download. Chester County Employment Opportunities.
Requisition# 953
Title Librarian IV / Branch Manager
Department Henrietta Hankin Library
Location 215 Windgate Dr, Chester Springs
Title Librarian IV / Branch Manager
Department Henrietta Hankin Library
Location 215 Windgate Dr, Chester Springs
The person in this position is responsible for the oversight, leadership and management of the Henrietta Hankin Branch Library, which serves the communities of Northern Chester County. This person works closely with the Chester County Library management team and staff to plan and implement strategies and programs designed to serve the needs of the library constituencies.
This position reports to the Chester County Library Director and is responsible for overseeing the day to day operation of the Branch, a 39,000 sq. ft. facility with a budget of approximately $1.5m. The Hankin Branch is the second busiest library in Chester County with over 475,000 items circulated and over 190,000 visits per year. The library has a staff of 26, serving the communities of Northern Chester County in a 39,000 sq ft facility.
The Branch Manager provides leadership, supervision and direction to a staff of 26, including information services, readers' advisory, children's services, collection development, programming and community relations. A key function of this position is to work in conjunction with the Chester County Library staff to ensure that the goals and objectives of the Chester County Strategic Business Plan are met.
The ideal candidate for this position will hold an ALA accredited MLS degree, with at least three years progressive experience in a public library setting. This position requires strong customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as a desire and ability to work cooperatively with people from various departments and organizations as a team member. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain composure in all public arenas. In addition, the candidate must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills, and must be able to work within deadlines. Prior supervisory experience is also essential.
The successful candidate will have knowledge of current best library practices, principles of library administration, and budget preparation and management. Knowledge of databases, an ILS, and Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Word, and Excel is desired. Must possess a valid driver's license.
All library positions require both criminal background and child abuse clearances. Candidates who have not lived in PA in the past 5 years will be required to obtain an FBI fingerprint check. Copy and paste this link: www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.htmfor further information about the process.
Position Type: Full-Time / Exempt. 35 hours per week. 8:30 am - 4:30 pm, includes some nights and weekends.
Salary Information: Beginning salary of $48,297.34.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Other Information: Original posting date: Dec 8, 2011
Salary Information: Beginning salary of $48,297.34.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Other Information: Original posting date: Dec 8, 2011
To apply, contact County of Chester Human Resources:
Web: www.chesco.org; Email: jobs@chesco.org; Voice: 610-344-6698; Fax: 610-344-4400
Web: www.chesco.org; Email: jobs@chesco.org; Voice: 610-344-6698; Fax: 610-344-4400
Requisition# 952
Title Part Time Program Coordinator
Department Chester County Library, Exton
Location 450 Exton Square Parkway
Title Part Time Program Coordinator
Department Chester County Library, Exton
Location 450 Exton Square Parkway
This part-time position is responsible for developing, planning, promoting and evaluating quality and innovative programming for adults of all ages. This position will work within the Public Relations/Graphics Department to plan and implement programs designed to serve the needs of adults. The person in this position will be required to develop partnerships with outside service agencies, performance contractors, and professional organizations. This position will be expected to assist with the programming component of special events and initiatives.
This position requires strong customer service and interpersonal skills, as well as a desire and ability to work cooperatively with people from various departments and organizations as a team member. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, as is the ability to maintain composure in all public arenas. In addition, the candidate must possess excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision making skills, and must be able to work within deadlines.
The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate experience in developing and promoting a wide variety of successful and well attended cultural and educational programming.
All library positions require both criminal background and child abuse clearances. Candidates who have not lived in PA in the past 5 years will be required to obtain an FBI fingerprint check. Copy and paste this link: www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.htmfor further information about the process.
Position Type: Part-Time / Non-Exempt
Salary Information: Hourly rate is $15.47 per hour. 15 hrs per wk. shift times will vary by week including some evenings and weekends
Salary Information: Hourly rate is $15.47 per hour. 15 hrs per wk. shift times will vary by week including some evenings and weekends
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Other Information: Original posting date: December 8, 2011
Other Information: Original posting date: December 8, 2011
To apply, contact County of Chester Human Resources:
Web: www.chesco.org; Email: jobs@chesco.org; Voice: 610-344-6698; Fax: 610-344-4400
Web: www.chesco.org; Email: jobs@chesco.org; Voice: 610-344-6698; Fax: 610-344-4400
Requisition# 868
Title Part Time Library Page / Shelver
Department Circulation Department
Location Chester County Library, Exton
Title Part Time Library Page / Shelver
Department Circulation Department
Location Chester County Library, Exton
This position (#1765) is responsible for reshelving materials returned to and used in the library, keeping shelves and public tables neat, for clearing the outside bookdrops periodically throughout the day, and for interacting with library patrons in a courteous, professional manner.
The person in this position must be able to put materials in order alphabetically and numerically using decimal numbers.
This position requires the following physical abilities: to handle, lift, move, shift library materials weighing up to 25 lbs; to wheel bookcarts weighing up to 125 lbs; to operate a keyboard; to stand, sit, kneel, walk, stoop, reach repeatedly throughout the workday.
All library positions require both criminal background and child abuse clearances. Candidates who have not lived in PA in the past 5 years will be required to obtain an FBI fingerprint check. Copy and paste this link: www.pa.cogentid.com/index_dpw.htmfor further information about the process.
Position Type: Part-Time / Non-Exempt
Salary Information: Hourly rate is $7.50 per hour. 10 hrs per wk. Start and end times vary.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Other Information: Original posting date: July 6, 2011
Salary Information: Hourly rate is $7.50 per hour. 10 hrs per wk. Start and end times vary.
Deadline: Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Other Information: Original posting date: July 6, 2011
To apply, contact County of Chester Human Resources:
Web: www.chesco.org; Email: jobs@chesco.org; Voice: 610-344-6698; Fax: 610-344-4400
Web: www.chesco.org; Email: jobs@chesco.org; Voice: 610-344-6698; Fax: 610-344-4400
Last Modified: 1/27/12