Employment Opportunities

Our regional library has nine branches and a Bookmobile serving the counties of Isle of Wight, Southampton, Surry, and Sussex, as well as the City of Franklin servicing 1,600 square miles. We provide library materials, the latest technologies we have available, and our motivated staff members provide library service and programming throughout the area.

Blackwater Regional Library offers benefits to Full-Time and Part-Time employees, including, but not limited to, annual leave and medical leave. Benefits for Full-Time employees include access to health insurance, the Virginia Retirement System and medical and annual leave. Benefits for Part-Time employees include medical and annual leave prorated based on the number of hours worked. We are an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with Virginia law, Blackwater Regional Library is an at-will employer. This means that an employee may be terminated at any time, for any reason, or for no reason. Under this system, employees are free to voluntarily sever their employment at any time. The Library prohibits discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, handicapped status and any other categories protected by state or local law. The Library will take all necessary steps to comply with existing federal, state, and local fair employment laws and guidelines.

Please note, all positions are permanent positions and all new employees are required to complete a 6 month training period.

Minimum Job Qualification Standards:

  • Strong commitment to customer service.
  • Ability to work independently in a team environment.
  • Ability to interact with a diverse population in all parts of our service area.
  • Ability to present ideas effectively, orally and in writing.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers and staff.
  • Computer literacy.
  • Schedules may include evenings and weekends.

Current Openings:

Youth Services Programmer – Isle of Wight County, VA

Blackwater Regional Library is seeking a full-time Youth Services Programmer that is shared between the Carrollton and Smithfield branches. This position has a set schedule that may include some evening and weekends as needed. Starting salary is $30,800.00/year.

Library Assistant – Isle of Wight County, VA

Blackwater Regional Library is seeking a Library Assistant that is shared between the Carrollton and Smithfield branches. This part-time position has a set schedule of 16 hours per week and includes evening and Saturday hours. Starting salary is $13.50/hour.

Senior Library Assistant – Southampton County, VA

Blackwater Regional Library is seeking a part-time Senior Library Assistant for the Outreach Services department based out of our Central office in Courtland, VA. This position is 22.5 hrs/week with a salary of $14.30/hr. The schedule varies based on the stops and events scheduled for the week and includes evening and weekend hours.  This work requires the regular exertion of up to 25 pounds of force, occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force.

Send cover letter and application by mail or email (with job title in the subject line) to:
Amy Fisk, Admin. Services Coord.
Blackwater Regional Library
22511 Main Street
Courtland, VA 23837
Email: hr@blackwaterlib.org