Employment Opportunities
REPAIR TECHNICIAN
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries seeks applicants for a fulltime Repair Technician position. The successful candidate will inspect and evaluate buildings and equipment which includes electrical, plumbing and mechanical on a regular basis. Applicants must have a broad knowledge of tools and general repairs, be able to lift up to 60 lbs, perform moderate to strenuous physical work, and not have a problem with heights such as being on roofs. Applicants must also have reliable transportation for travel to library branches. Salary: $13.23 p/h Close date: Tuesday, July 14, 2009
An application, application
checklist and data background sheet can be picked up at the Columbus
Public Library, 3000 Macon Road, Columbus, GA 31906, Monday – Friday,
9am to 5pm. You may also download a complete application packet
at www.thecolumbuslibrary.com.
Completed application packets must be submitted to:
Attn: Shon Barnes
The Columbus Public Library
3000 Macon Rd
Columbus, GA, 31906
Full Job Description
CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT HEAD
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries (Columbus,
GA) seeks a creative, dynamic children’s librarian and manager
to become the next head of the Columbus Public Library’s Children’s
Department. The successful candidate will have in-depth knowledge
of child development and literature. A passion for developing and
implementing children’s programs and services is a must. Join
an outstanding team of library professionals providing quality children’s
services.
The Children’s Department Head is responsible for the organization,
management, supervision and effective functioning of the Main Library’s
Children’s Department. In addition, the successful candidate
oversees children’s services and collections throughout the
library system. This person chairs the Children’s Steering Committee,
coordinates the selection of children’s materials ($130,000
budget), writes and manages grants, trains, motivates and evaluates
Children’s Department staff (5.5 FTEs), develops and presents
programs to children ages birth to 11 and engages in collaborative
outreach programs to promote the library within the community.
Chattahoochee Valley Libraries is a thriving four county library system
headquartered in Columbus, GA approximately two hours outside Atlanta.
The system serves a 200,000+ population circulating 1.2 million items
last year. The Aflac Children’s Room and new outdoor Children’s
Reading Garden provide a beautiful environment for children’s
programs and services. The library, in addition to a 125 seat auditorium,
has several large meeting rooms. Programs are limited only by your
imagination! To view a virtual tour of the Columbus Public Library,
visit www.chattahoocheevalleylibraries.org.
Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program
and five years of children’s librarian experience with at least
two years of management and supervisory experience preferred.
Starting salary range: $45,625-$53,738 with excellent benefits.
Additional information is available at Chattahoochee Valley Libraries Links or from Jobeth Bradbury, 816-803-7087. Apply with a meaningful cover letter and copy of your resume by July 12, 2009 to Joebeth Bradbury, Gossage Sager Associates.
Deadline:
July 12, 2009.
Salary:
$45,625 - $53,738
Full
Job Description
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