Classification: Full-time (40 hours per week)
Salary: $31,200 – $35,360 annually, depending on qualifications
Benefits: Teachers Retirement, paid time off (annual and sick leave), holiday pay, Health Insurance through State Health Benefit Plan, and Flexible Benefits (dental, vision, life, disability, etc.)
Schedule: Monday – Friday; hours may vary
Anticipated Start Date: November 1, 2025
Application Deadline: September 30, 2025
Summary of Job Responsibilities:
This is a non-exempt position under the general direction of the local Board of Trustees, leading the day to day operations of the Library, an affiliate of the Ocmulgee Regional Library System.
Reports to: Local Board of Trustees, Director
Direct Reports: Branch staff
Special working conditions:
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.
Minimum qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
The M. E. Roden Library, located in the growing city of Hawkinsville, Georgia, is looking for the next branch manager to carry on a proud legacy of service to the community. The library is an essential part of the community. People come here to learn, to explore, and to connect. If you are looking for a position where your work matters, where you can touch lives and build relationships, this is the place for you.
The branch manager leads the daily operations of the branch. You will plan programs, select books and other materials, and work directly with patrons to provide first-class library services. You will assist in short and long-range planning for library services.
Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter through one of the following methods:
Thank you for your interest in employment opportunities with the Ocmulgee Regional Library System.
The Ocmulgee Regional Library System is an equal employment opportunity institution.
At the Ocmulgee Regional Library System, our staff is the engine that drives our exemplary library services. Diverse backgrounds, identities, and experiences bring unique strengths and perspectives to our team. We embrace each member’s unique identity to ensure our service reflects our diverse community. We value and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
The Ocmulgee Regional Library System has no place for racism, inequality, or exclusion. We reject these acts because it goes against our mission and values which are to “connect all people” and provide “equal access”. We are committed to offering our employees the right to every opportunity, professional advancement, and growth without biases. Our workforce is a place that will serve as an advocate to fight against racism and injustice because it is morally right and expected.
We welcome applications for all posted positions without regard to gender, race, age, ethnicity, or disability.
To leave a resume on file, please submit the following items at your nearest local branch, or directly to the regional location:
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring committee for the next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive a notification. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring committee for the next steps in the selection process. Those considered for a position are subject to a pre-hire background check and a drug test.
The Ocmulgee Regional Library System is a participating party in the Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) effective December 2013. Participant ID 840622.
