Library Director
Full-Time
(Exempt)
Minot-Sleeper Library
Full-Time
(Exempt)
Minot-Sleeper Library
Located in the beautiful Lakes Region of New Hampshire with proximity to a wide range of outdoor recreation opportunities, the Minot-Sleeper Library seeks its next Library Director. This individual is an experienced leader with excellent communication skills and is service-focused. This is an exciting time to be leading operations at the Minot-Sleeper Library, as new initiatives are launched in alignment with the library’s strategic plan, and new approaches to outreach are developed.
Essential job functions:
Requirements:
Qualifications:
The candidate will hold a Master’s in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school and have experience in library administration or have an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Salary and Benefits:
This position is full time, salaried beginning at a rate of pay of $50,000-$58,000 depending on qualifications and includes a generous benefits package.
To apply:
Please send a resume along with a cover letter to karenmannboyd@gmail.com or by mail to Minot-Sleeper Library Board of Trustees 35 Pleasant St. Bristol, NH 03222. Review of applications will begin November 12, 2021.
The Minot-Sleeper Library is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or age.
Essential job functions:
- Manages and supervises the operations of the library
- Recruits, make recommendations for hire, trains, supervises, and evaluates all library personnel including dismissal after consulting with Board of Trustees
- Formulates recommendations for library policies and the library’s personnel policy and enforces policies subject to Board of Trustees approval
- Prepares and presents the annual budget, and oversees the expenditure of library funds
- Maintains and reports necessary statistics for the Board of Trustees, the Town, and the State Library
- Manages the library’s technology-related resources, including its Tech-To-Go program, and oversees technology purchasing and upgrades
- Coordinates programming for adults
- Oversees the physical maintenance of library facilities
- Maintains and updates the library’s strategic plan in conjunction with the Board of Trustees
- Oversees training and supervision of volunteers
Requirements:
- Knowledge of management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, and personnel management
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
- Knowledge of modern technology, and the ability to utilize it to advance the library’s public resources and internal procedures
- Experience with grant writing or the ability to learn
- Proficient with or possess the ability to learn a variety of software programs including Microsoft Office, Google Drive, integrated library systems, and other library-specific software
- Experience in developing and delivering innovative programming for library patrons of all ages
Qualifications:
The candidate will hold a Master’s in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school and have experience in library administration or have an equivalent combination of education and experience which demonstrates possession of the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Salary and Benefits:
This position is full time, salaried beginning at a rate of pay of $50,000-$58,000 depending on qualifications and includes a generous benefits package.
To apply:
Please send a resume along with a cover letter to karenmannboyd@gmail.com or by mail to Minot-Sleeper Library Board of Trustees 35 Pleasant St. Bristol, NH 03222. Review of applications will begin November 12, 2021.
The Minot-Sleeper Library is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or age.
