Job Posting End Date: 07-15-2024 Worker Sub-Type: Regular Scheduled Weekly Hours: 30 Come work at a place where innovation and teamwork come together to support the most exciting missions in the world! POSITION SUMMARY: This is a 30 hour per week position at the Spencer Branch of the Marathon County Public Library. The Spencer Branch Coordinator supervises the operations, personnel, and programs of the Spencer Branch Library. The successful candidate will provide support to the public by promoting lifelong learning, fostering access to ideas and information, and creating opportunities to connect. The work is performed under the direction of the Lead Branch Coordinator and the Library Services Manager. Hours can include days, evenings, and weekends. Additional hours to attend meetings, workshops or to fill in for other staff may be required. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree with two years of experience in a public library or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. Possession of a valid Wisconsin driver’s license required. Personal Characteristics: Customer focused Accurate Detail oriented Innovative Organized Self-starter Lifelong learner Strong analytical skills Good problem solver Technically savvy Team oriented Comfortable working in a multi-tasking environment Enjoys working with diverse populations EXAMPLES OF WORK PERFORMED: Supervises day-to-day operations, personnel, and programs at the assigned branch library. Is the lead worker over branch library staff and volunteers; evaluates and schedules staff; assists in training, instruction, and orientation; plans, assigns and reviews work activities. Ensures that the branch is properly staffed during service hours. Acts as the communication liaison between branch staff and library administration. Keeps staff informed and meets regularly to address new ideas, needs, and suggestions in a thoughtful and respectful manner. Schedules special programs for the branch including Story Time, Summer Reading, and Adult programming. Assists customers in finding library materials in a variety of formats including books, periodicals, audio/visual, e-books and computer-based; instructs customers in the use of reference sources, automated systems, and the Internet; assists customers with readers advisory. Assists in developing and implementing services, policies, and procedures. Carries out policies, procedures, and practices of the Marathon County Public Library. Serves as an effective liaison between the library and the community. Seeks opportunities to meet and interact with local community leaders. Plans and promotes programs for the branch that are of interest to the community and respond to local needs. Oversees branch physical plan in terms of safety, security, cleanliness, use, and proper maintenance. Reports any problems in these areas to the proper authority. Resolves customer service concerns and complaints. Balances daily receipts from fines, fees, and copier charges; maintains and reconciles cash account. Performs other duties such as: checking materials in and out, ordering and maintaining office supplies, processing mail and e-mail, filling requests, accepting van deliveries and interlibrary loans; calls patrons regarding missing or damaged materials. Collects and maintains statistical records necessary to evaluate accomplishment of service goals and objectives, including monthly statistics and timecards. Attends workshops and meetings; read book reviews, Library Journals and professional literature and periodicals to maintain current professional knowledge and abilities. Develops and maintains positive relationships with staff and customers. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Ability to perform basic level of data analysis including the ability to review, classify, categorize, prioritize and/or reference data, statutes, and guidelines. Ability to lead, mentor, and train others. Ability to advise and provide interpretation regarding the application of policies, procedures, and standards to specific situations. Ability to utilize a variety of advisory data and information such as monthly and statistical reports, computer and equipment manuals, board minutes, timecards, professional literature, policy manual, newsletters, and routine correspondence. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with supervisor and branch staff and volunteers, reference and technical staff, maintenance workers, municipal officials, schoolteachers and administrators, local newspapers, library customers and the public. Ability and willingness to serve customers and staff with empathy, genuineness, eagerness, energy, and enthusiasm. Ability to show acceptance and understanding by being open, courteous, and considerate. Ability to relate to everyone as a possible source for learning. Ability to support leadership and management. Ability to work as a productive and positive team member. Ability to communicate freely, openly, honestly, and accurately. Ability to contribute helpful energy and creative ideas. Skill in multi-tasking and handling high volumes of work. Ability to follow established procedures in an orderly and logical manner and adhere to prescribed routines. COMPENSATION: Starting hourly rate: $24.65 per hour.This part-time position is eligible for benefits that are prorated based on 30/hours per week. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Sunday, July 14, 2024 at 11:59pm Special Accommodations: Marathon County will make arrangements to furnish appropriate auxiliary aids and services where necessary and reasonable to afford an individual with a disability the opportunity to participate in the recruitment process. Please notify the Employee Resources Department office or phone (715) 261-1451 to request special accommodations prior to the application deadline. Notice to Applicants: Wisconsin Statutes, Sections 19.36 (7), 64.09 (5), and 64.11 (7) require public employers to treat the following items as a public record: Each applicant’s application, records, recommendations, and qualifications except as provided in Section 19.36 (7), Wis. Stats. that allows the identity of an applicant to remain confidential if the applicant requests in writing that the County not provide access to this information. If you choose not to have this information become a public record, you must make such a request in writing to the Employee Resources Department. If you become a finalist for the position, your identity may be disclosed as required by law We value each individual and the unique skills and background he or she brings to our community. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities and encourage you to explore your true potential in an environment that fosters professional and personal growth. Our work experience is the combination of everything that is unique about us: our culture, our core values, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it is our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. Sound like your kind of place? If so, we invite you to explore our many exciting careers We value each individual and the unique skills and background he or she brings to our community. We offer a wide variety of career opportunities and encourage you to explore your true potential in an environment that fosters professional and personal growth. Our work experience is the combination of everything that is unique about us: our culture, our core values, our commitment to sustainability, our recognition programs, but most importantly, it is our people. Our employees are self-disciplined, hard working, curious, trustworthy, humble and truthful. Sound like your kind of place? If so, we invite you to explore our many exciting careers! Why Work Here Strong values and positive work culture are showcased in employee stories. To view videos, Click Here To see more about what Central Wisconsin has to offer, click here Recruitment Questions: 715-261-1455 OR 715-261-1456 Have Recruiting Questions? Please contact us at 715-261-1455 OR 715-261-1456