Full-Time Library Director - Warehouse Point Library,
East Windsor, Connecticut. The Board of Trustees of the Library
Association of Warehouse Point is seeking a highly motivated Library
Director for an independent Library located in East Windsor, Connecticut
serving a town of approximately 11,000 residents. The Library Director
reports directly to the Board of Trustees and will be responsible for
developing, administering, supervising and coordinating the work of the
Library and staff. In addition, the Library Director will manage the
budget, personnel, fund-raising, and the overall operations of the
Library. The Library Director will work in partnership with the Board of
Trustees to carry out the mission of the Warehouse Point Library.
Responsibilities (including but not limited to):
Providing leadership for the overall effective and efficient operation
and growth of the Library. Recommends, plans and directs the goals,
objectives and operations of the Library. Performs a variety of public
relations functions designed to inform the public of available Library
resources and to promote the use of the Library. Establishes and
maintains effective relationships with the public, officials, local
libraries and organizations. Represents the Library with the Library
System Library Connection Inc. Prepares a preliminary annual Library
budget for the Board of Trustees for approval; defends approved budget
before the Town Board of Selectman and Town Board of Finance.
Responsible for Library materials management. Handles personnel tasks
such as training, hiring, performance management, employee work
assignments and schedules.
Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Library Science
from an American Library Association accredited school with at least 3
years or more of progressive library administrative experience with at
least 1 year in a supervisory position. Minimum of 2-3 years of
experience with budget management. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft
Office software preferred. Demonstrated use of social media platforms
such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram as a means of communication and
promoting the Library. Maintaining the Library Website. Superior oral
and written communication skills. Ability to speak effectively before
groups. A commitment to excellence in customer service. Must have a
valid driver’s license.
Salary and Benefits: The annual salary range is $52,000
- $57,000 for a 37.5 hour week. Ability to work a flexible schedule as
some evenings and Saturdays required. Paid holidays and sick time.
Additional benefits negotiable.
Interested applicants please email a cover letter and
resume with the names of three current references to the Search
Committee for the Director of the Warehouse Point Library to: lawp107@gmail.com. Applications must be received by August 15, 2017 for consideration.
