Mountain Regional Library System is a GREAT Place to Work!!!
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How to Apply:
- Please submit a MRLS online employment application with any requested materials to our Human Resources office before the posted deadline.
- Any required documentation must be submitted along with the employment application
- Applications are only accepted for currently posted positions, and will not be accepted after the posted deadline.
- A résumé will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application if a résumé is required.
- To apply for more than one position, you must submit a separate application for each.
Current Job Opportunities
Position: Administrative Assistant
Location: Mountain Regional Library – Young Harris, GA
Rate: $15.40/hour
Schedule: 28 hour/week position
Benefits: Annual Leave, Sick Leave, TRS Retirement Plan, Access to Dental Insurance and more
Start Date: May 1, 2026
Deadline: Until Filled
Mountain Regional Library System is looking for a permanent Administrative Assistant
Position Summary: This position is responsible for performing professional administrative work for the Mountain Regional Library System.
Examples of Duties
- Answer phone and respond to email correspondence and general community inquiries.
- Assists the Director and Business Office with system-wide financial duties
- Assists the Director and Business Office with Human Resource duties
- Act as the primary supply chain purchasing agent for the library system
- Utilizes an array of essential software packages critical to the library system
- Communicate regularly with library board members and maintain board rosters
- Attend library board meetings, as needed, serving as recorder of meeting minutes.
- Prepare board packets, meeting minutes and other documents as needed.
- Greet visitors to the office, direct to the appropriate party, or aid if necessary.
- Maintain administrative records and files in both paper and digital formats.
This is not intended to be a complete list of normal duties
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Principles, practices and methods of public services in modern public libraries
- Ability to work with others in a variety of circumstances; to work respectfully with staff and the public; to communicate effectively with supervisors, staff and the public.
- Computer literacy including the use of social media
Display the Ability To:
- Identify problems, recommend solutions, and administer library procedures
- Recognize and act upon opportunities and goals
- Manage project timelines, resources, and goals with little direction.
- Meet deadlines
This is not an exhaustive list of job-related abilities
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of job-related experience preferably in an office setting
- Valid Georgia Driver’s license
- HS Diploma or equivalent
Preferred Education and Experience
- Postsecondary Education is preferred.
- Previous Finance Experience
To Apply: Submit Resume and Mountain Regional Library System application
Mountain Regional Library System
Job Location: Mountain Regional Library – Young Harris, Georgia
Pay Rate: $12.00 /hour
Schedule: 15 hours/week
Benefits: n/a
Start Date: ASAP
Deadline: Open until Filled
Position Summary: The Public Services Specialist will provide quality customer service, assistance and information related to library services, fees, procedures, or other issues necessary to complete the daily operations of the Library. This position will require a focus on assistance with library programming for all ages.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Delivery of quality customer service, greeting the public in a welcoming, professional manner is essential
- Assists the Branch Manager with library programs and program preparations
- Understand and perform circulation operations for all library materials
- Assist the public in locating, selecting, and using resources
- Assumes additional responsibilities and performs additional tasks as directed.
- Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively with supervisor, staff and the public.
- This is not an exhaustive list of all necessary skills and abilities
Requirements & Education
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience in a customer service field is preferred
- Background Check is required
To Apply: Submit Resume and Mountain Regional Library System application
Current Volunteer Opportunities
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Complete the application form if you are interested in becoming a MRLS Volunteer. If you would like to provide assistance at one of our four locations, please be sure to indicate your area of interest below. Once you complete the form, click the submit button at the bottom. Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
We only accept applications for volunteering if there is are current openings. Please inquire with a library branch manager about any volunteer openings and further details on how to apply.
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MRLS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; sex; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; uniformed service status; pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions; or any other legally protected category.
This organization participates in E-Verify. This employer will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 work authorization. Our E-Verify number is 821692. Authorization date 10/14/2014. For more information please go to https://www.e-verify.gov/employees/e-verify-overview.