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Employment Opportunities

The
PDF icon Fontana Regional Library Employment Application (1.32 MB)
is an Adobe Acrobat fillable PDF form and must be completed and submitted to be considered for employment with Fontana Regional Library and its member libraries. The Adobe Acrobat Reader is available for free download.
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Current openings:

Library Courier Driver

Headquarters

  • Start Date: September 1, 2022
  • Starting Salary: $11.50 - $12.10 per hour

The Fontana Regional Library (FRL) is seeking an energetic candidate to fill the part-time position of Library Courier Driver. This position supports the resource sharing of materials throughout the three-county region of Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties. Delivering materials to five member libraries throughout the region is done through the library’s courier van. Shipping and receiving of materials outside the three-county region is done through FedEx. The ideal candidate for the Courier Driver will be a team player who likes to be physically active and be on the move. If you thrive in a rapidly changing environment while maintaining a friendly and helpful attitude, this may be the job for you.

Qualifications required for the Library Courier Driver include a High School Diploma or GED. Candidates must be at least 23 years of age. Five years of driving experience is required. One year of library experience and customer service experience is recommended. The successful candidate should have a commitment to quality customer service with excellent communication skills. Strong technology skills and the ability to give attention to detail are a must.

Responsibilities for the Library Courier Driver include the handling of library materials being shared with the NC Cardinal consortium of public libraries across the State of North Carolina. Fontana Regional Library participates in this consortium to borrow and loan books and other materials to benefit its patrons. Materials are routed via courier among five libraries in FRL. This position is responsible for the accurate routing of materials, including driving the courier route twice a week. The Courier works cooperatively with staff throughout FRL to plan, implement, and evaluate long and short-term goals and objectives.

The Library Assistant I is a part-time position of 20 hours per week. Starting salary is $11.50 per hour accompanied by paid leave and retirement benefits. The position is available September 1st.

Applicants should complete the Fontana Regional Library application located on this page and email the completed form to kwallace@fontanalib.org or deliver to 33 Fryemont St., Bryson City, NC 28713. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information and application procedure please contact:

Karen Wallace, Library Director
Fontana Regional Library
33 Fryemont St.
Bryson City, NC 28713
(828) 488-2382 x.127
kwallace@fontanalib.org

Headquarters is a member of Fontana Regional Library, serving Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties.
Posted: Thursday, August 18, 2022 - 12:00pm

Information Technology Technician

Jackson County Public Library

  • Start Date: July 1, 2022
  • Starting Salary: $30,000.00 a year

Jackson County Public Library seeks a 40 hour per week Information Technology Technician. Responsibilities include scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repairing, and installation of PCs and peripheral devices. This position also configures and operates library software and assists staff and patrons in the use of equipment and computer resources. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED, computer technology or electronics course work, one year’s experience in the diagnosis and repair of computer hardware and software. Experience with Windows 7 and Windows 10, and computer networking is preferred. Evening and weekend hours are required. Annual salary is $30,000.

Applicants should complete the Fontana Regional Library application at the top of this page. Applications should be emailed to Jim Walker (jwalker@fontanalib.org) and will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information and application procedure please contact:

Jim Walker, IT Manager
Fontana Regional Library
(828) 488-2382 ext. 125
jwalker@fontanalib.org

Jackson County Public Library is a member of Fontana Regional Library, serving Jackson, Macon, and Swain Counties.
Posted: Tuesday, June 14, 2022 - 11:00am

Fontana Regional Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equal treatment of all employees without regard to race, national origin, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, veteran status, physical or mental disability or other basis protected by law. While the Library is committed to following this principle in every facet of employment, all employees share in the responsibility to promote and foster a favorable work environment.