Assistant Director - Ridgefield Library, Ridgefield, CT. The dynamic Ridgefield Library (http://www.ridgefieldlibrary.org/index.shtml)
seeks an engaged, forward-thinking public library leader as its next
Assistant Director. Working in partnership with the Library Director,
Senior Administration, and a creative and committed staff, the Assistant
Director serves as the operational manager of the Library, seeking to
continually grow the innovative provision of 21st century library
services to our engaged community of 25,000. The successful candidate
will have the desire to work as part of a team providing exceptional
patron service, the leadership skills to manage and develop staff, the
ability to develop effective community partnerships, the knowledge to
seek out grant opportunities as well as support on-going fundraising
efforts, and will share a strong philosophy of service and civic
participation. A new (2014) $20 million state-of-the-art building offers
the opportunity be a key leader of a talented staff team (27.5 FTE) in
this vibrant community. The Ridgefield Library, a 501c3 nonprofit
organization, has an annual budget of $2.7 million and is primarily
supported by town appropriation in conjunction with significant
fundraising endeavors and contributions. In addition, an active Friends
organization provides funding for programs and other efforts outside the
Library's operating budget.
Responsibilities. The Assistant Director of the
Ridgefield Library serves as the operational manager of the Library
under the general supervision of the Library Director and as part of the
Senior Administration team. Maintains best practices in the supervision
of staff and provision of Library services. Keeps current on Library
issues, trends, programming, and technology. Serves as a key member of
Library community outreach efforts. Leads and coordinates communications
and public relations. Leads and coordinates programming across
departments, especially in the areas of STEAM, coding, and maker
activities. The Assistant Director promotes a culture that reflects the
Library's values, encourages good performance, and rewards creativity,
innovation and productivity.
Qualifications. Minimum requirements are a Masters of
Library Science or a Masters of Library and Information Science from an
ALA-accredited institution and five years managerial experience in a
public library setting. Desired qualifications include exceptional
management skills, working in a team environment, commitment to staff
development, demonstrated fiscal management skills. Additional abilities
include managing change, communicating effectively, providing excellent
customer service, maintaining relationships with Board, Friends,
donors, supporters, and other community leaders, and working effectively
with elected officials and other town organizations. The successful
candidate must live within a reasonable commute distance of the Town of
Ridgefield.
Position Description http://www.ridgefieldlibrary.org/about/employment_opp.shtml
Compensation. The hiring range for the position is
$85,000 – 95,000 annually (with placement dependent upon qualifications)
and includes a competitive employee benefits package.
To start the application process, send a meaningful
cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Leslie
Vuilleumier, Executive Assistant, MLVuill@RidgefieldLibrary.org on or before the closing date of June 1, 2018.
