Branch Manager – Tessie Norris​/Cochran-Bleckley County Library

ORLS Branch Manager at the Tessie Norris/Cochran-Bleckley County Library

ORLS is accepting applications for a Branch Manager at the Tessie Norris/Cochran-Bleckley County Library. This position manages the daily operations of a busy public library. Duties include assisting patrons, planning programs, and supervising the staff. For more information, see the job description below.

Applicants should send a resume, cover letter, and a list of 3 professional references to bleckley. Please use "Branch Manager Application" in the subject line.

Position is open until filled; first review of applications will be held the week of July 6, 2026. The desired start date is July 27, 2026.

Salary: $37,440 annually

Schedule:

40 hours per week
Benefits:
Health Insurance Available;
Participation in Teachers Retirement System;
Paid Leave;
Great Community;
Work That Matters

This is a non-exempt position under the general direction of the local Board of Trustees, leading the day-to-day operations of the Tessie Norris/Cochran-Bleckley County Library, an affiliate library of the Ocmulgee Regional Library System.

Reports To:

Local Board of Trustees & Director

Direct Reports:
Branch staff

Work in a library environment; sustained posture in a standing or seated position for prolonged periods of time; perform lifting, crouching and pushing; extensive keyboard usage; may travel to other locations.

• A high school diploma or equivalent
• Current and up-to-date working knowledge of the use of computers and internet technology, including but not limited to MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Chrome
• Minimum two (2) year’s experience in a supervisory position

• Some college and/or technical school coursework related to librarianship and/or management
• Some experience in a position involving substantial public contact
• Experience working in a public library
• Active Library card account in good standing ($0 balance)

Competencies & Functions listed are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work performed. The omission of specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

• Develops, schedules, and implements programming for the library.
• Maintains digital and non-digital marketing for library events and programs; creates marketing collateral for same.
• Visits schools and civic groups and makes presentations concerning library programs and services; manages library outreach initiatives engaged in by staff; builds partnerships with local business and organizations.
• Engage in community relationship building to ensure that we offer materials, services and programs designed to meet patron needs.
• Serves as liaison to the Friends of the Library Board (if applicable); coordinates fundraising activities; submits spending requests.
• Makes reports to the Library Board; submits funding requests; maintains board roster and appointments.
• Assists in developing short and long range plans for county library; evaluates library usage and makes recommendations; develops funding requests and applications to both county and school boards.
• In partnership with the regional staff: monitors library finances; develops budget proposals; manages approved budgets; seeks sponsorship opportunities; selects and places orders for equipment and supplies; pays invoices, prepares deposits, and maintains financial records; provides financial records for annual AUP or similar review engagement.
• Trains, assigns, schedules, directs, supervises, evaluates, and disciplines personnel.
• Maintains necessary statistical reports of library activities for federal, state, local, and regional library headquarters.
• Manages aspects of payroll related to part-time employee hours and paid time off.
• Develops selected areas of the library materials collection; selects materials for purchase; chooses materials for discard; evaluates donated materials.
• Oversees the maintenance of the library building and facilities; processes building maintenance requests.
• Assists patrons with direct public service as…