Branch Manager; Gordon Avenue

DATE ENTERED: 1/28/2026
POSITION:
Branch Manager (Gordon Avenue)

LOCATION:

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library - Charlottesville, VA
APPLY BY:
Continuous

Jefferson-Madison Regional Library is seeking candidates to be considered for a Branch Manager position at the Gordon Avenue Library who are highly motivated and who support JMRL's Mission Statement to foster personal growth and life-long learning for all by connecting people with ideas, information, and each other.

The preferred starting salary for this position is $24.35 hourly ($50,648.00 annually). Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position which provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, plus paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City s retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.

• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City s Benefits Administrator at .
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• The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City s Benefits Administrator at .

This position performs responsible professional and managerial work overseeing and participating in all library operation at the Gordon Avenue Library which is a Small Branch of the Jefferson-Madison Regional Library (JMRL). A Small Branch is defined as any library where the manager is responsible for the full time equivalent of less than 8 employees. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Library Director.

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NOTE:

This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of Continuous. If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified.

This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

Duties may vary based on assigned branch:

• Supervises and participates in daily operations of assigned branch.
• Directly supervises, directs, schedules, and evaluates assigned staff. Hires, trains, and evaluates staff, coordinates and monitors work activities, assists with complex/problem situations and provides technical expertise. Makes suggestions for staffing level needs to library administration.
• Recruits, trains, and schedules volunteers.
• Oversees branch outreach services to the local community.
• Plans, prepares, presents, and reports results of educational and recreational programming for all ages, both internally and with external partners.
• Provides services at circulation desk, checking in/checking out library materials, creating library cards, fulfilling requests for items on reserve, and routing items to other branches. Assists patrons with fax, printing, copying and computer needs.
• Manages cash flow by counting cash register and preparing bank deposit.
• Provides reader’s advisory and reference services, and other assistance to patrons in use of the library. Conducts reference interviews in order to interpret questions and identify the appropriate response.
• Resolves non-routine patron interactions by communicating and interpreting library policy for staff and the general public.
• Manages and maintains the branch collection. Identifies gaps, makes suggestions for collection, and monitors consistency/accuracy in collection. Participates in weeding of materials based on lack of use, inaccuracy, or physical condition.
• Promotes library services and materials. Prepares attractive and accurate publicity flyers or displays. Assists in creating press releases on library activities.
• Oversees expenditures for Friends Funds for programming.
• Serves as…