Branch Manager

The Minnesota Tool Library is hiring part-time staff. Share your passion for DIY with others! No need to be a master craftsperson! We provide a safe-space to try new things and cultivate a variety of skills - for members and staff alike. This is a great flexible opportunity for retired individuals, those who may be stay-at-home parents, or individuals in the gig economy looking to add some regular weekly hours to their schedule. Build Stronger Communities as a Branch Manager with MTL! Our Branch Managers empower individuals to Fix Their Stuff and Fix The World! They work in a collaborative environment and are responsible for the daily operation of our lending library and community makerspace. In a nutshell, this includes: overseeing tool check-in/out, reservations, and shop use; ensuring the branch is adequately supported (with volunteer help); processing memberships, sales, and donations; and responding to inquiries. The position also utilizes flex time between open hours for data management, internal/external communications, volunteer coordination, and co-op organization & development. Schedule is flexible, but candidates must have regular evening and/or weekend availability . Principal Accountabilities Staff the tool library during open hours: (Schedule can change based on the availability of hire(s), but one 4 hour Saturday shift will be required.) * Managers will be scheduled at both branch locations, so they are familiar and comfortable with both branches interchangeably. However, each manager will complete the majority of their hours at a primary branch. We are currently seeking candidates to serve at our St. Paul location. Train and supervise volunteers. Oversee check-in/check-out processes. Respond to email and phone inquiries, from both MTL members and the public. Oversee financial transactions (donations, sales, receipts, etc.), Reconcile cash daily. Maintain membership data, ensuring all information has been entered correctly and is up-to-date. Communicate to members with delinquent loans. Oversee tool maintenance and the organization of the tool library. Coordinate repair/maintenance purchases within the MTL budget. Teach MTL Basics Classes; helping members and guests learn proper tool use, safety, and shop skills. Meet with Director & Key Committees monthly and regularly communicate with the BOD and volunteer leaders. Required Qualifications Strong customer service, communication, and interpersonal skills. Experience working independently. Good time management and prioritization skills. Ability to build relationships within a diverse community. A working knowledge of hand and power tools. * Skilled Trade or Tool Maintenance/Repair Experience a plus. Retail/cash handling experience. Comfort with basic computer software and social media platforms. Willingness to learn MyTurn and CiviCRM systems. Compensation and hours Pay is $18-21 hourly. 8-10 hour standard week. Additional hours as interested, based on branch coverage and programming needs, are available. To apply or request additional information: Please send a resume and cover letter to: ... References are not required but are welcome. About MTL The Minnesota Tool Library (MTL) is a membership-based non-profit which helps reduce waste, cultivate a more resilient and equitable community, and empower individuals via access to tools, training, and workspaces. We help each other invest in our homes, small businesses and neighborhoods. Our lending library includes thousands of tools that members can check-out for home improvement, landscape, DIY, or repair projects. Our shops provide access to large power and specialty tools for use in-house and project space for those without a garage or basement to spare. We're more than just a lending library and shop though - we're a community. MTL helps members expand their collective skill set, helping each other to learn which tools to use for meaningful projects and connect with each other while doing it. Last but not least, we offer classes for members and non-members alike - everything from basic tool use and safety classes to our popular DIY workshops where participants craft beautiful cutting boards, turn table legs, and much more. You can read more about what we do on our website: www.mntoollibrary.org . A primarily member and volunteer driven organization (think of us a nonprofit co-op) - MTL is governed by an active Board of Directors and a handful of leadership sub-committees (Advancement, Finance, Engagement, and Programming) which oversee the growth and development of both branches. Additional direction and operational support is provided by the modest part-time staff - the Executive Director, and a small team of Branch Managers.