County Librarian

County Librarian
35 hours per week

Library:
Tyrrell County Library – part of the Pettigrew Regional Library System serving Perquimans, Chowan, Washington, and Tyrrell. The library is located in historic downtown Columbia, the county seat of Tyrrell County, in Northeastern North Carolina in the area known as the Inner Banks. Columbia is 150 miles east of Raleigh and 43 miles west of Nags Head and the Outer Banks. It is located close to the Albemarle Sound and Scuppernong River, making it ideal for kayaking, water sports and fishing.

General Responsibilities and Duties:
Provides leadership, direction and professional guidance in the delivery of library services in Tyrrell County. Supervises staff of 5. Responsible for all operations and management of a very active county library. Must have experience in library and office technology, library programing, personnel management, budgeting, and computer skills. Must be able to pitch in and help the staff when needed and perform reference and desk duties. Reports to the Director of the Regional Library. This position is subject to a background check.

Salary:
$49,692 - $52,164 depending on qualifications and full benefits. A 35 hour a week position. 9 hours of sick and vacation leave accrued per month.

Required Qualifications:
MLS from ALA-accredited institution; minimum three years of public library experience; supervisory experience; eligible for certification by the North Carolina Public Library Certification Board; technology skills and high energy. Must have good interpersonal skills and the ability to work with community groups and county officials as well as work as a team member with the Tyrrell County Library staff, 3 other County Librarians and the Regional Director.

Listed:
2/18/2025

Available:
Position open until filled.

Application:
Please submit a Cover Letter and Resume with three professional references to the library director, Nate King via email: nking@pettigrewlibraries.org.

PRL is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $49,692.00 - $52,164.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person