Executive Director - Town of Southington, Southington Public Library and the Barnes Museum. SALARY: $94,000. REPORTS TO: Town Manager.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS: The Executive
Director oversees the operations of all library departments and the
Barnes Museum; directs the development, repair, and maintenance of the
library building and the Barnes Museum; and formulates library and
museum policies for review by the Library Board and the Town Manager.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, ABILITY AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
Develops the Library and Museum’s budget. Oversees the Library and
Museum’s collections. Determines technological needs. Performs community
outreach and engagement. Responsible for managing the operations of the
Barnes Museum, an historic homestead with an extensive archival
collection of diaries, documents, and land records dating back to the
1740s. Must be enthusiastic about the changing trends in public
libraries. Promotes an institutional culture that is responsive to the
needs of the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree in Library
Science from an accredited college or university; and, Five (5) years of
progressively responsible library administration experience, including
three (3) years in a supervisory capacity. Experience in strategic
planning, grant writing, and historical preservation practices a plus.
SUBMISSION: Apply online: http://www.applitrack.com/southingtonschools/onlineapp/default.aspx. CLOSING DATE: April 27, 2018. Questions pertaining to the process can be emailed to: passamanom@southington.org.
