Executive Director - The Farmington Libraries. The Farmington Libraries
is searching for a new Executive Director. In the last 40 years the
Farmington Libraries has had two Executive Directors. After an extensive
career in library services, the current director is retiring. The
position reports to the Library Board of Trustees. This is a full time
position with a competitive salary and benefits package.
Introduction: The Town of Farmington is a residential
suburb in the greater Hartford area, located along the scenic Farmington
River. This historic town is home to 25,340 residents, scenic bike and
walking trails, the Hill-Stead Museum and Stanley-Whitman House. The
Farmington Libraries, while sharing a unique relationship with the Town
of Farmington and the Farmington Village Green and Library Association
(FVGLA), enjoy a strong community base, dedicated leadership, an
excellent collection and an enthusiastic staff. Last year the Farmington
Library and Barney Branch Library serviced over 223,000 visitors and
circulated more than 314,000 items. The libraries also hosted 1200
programs with over 25,000 attendees.
The Executive Director: The Executive Director provides
both strategic and tactical leadership to the Board, the Libraries’
working team and the Farmington community. This highly visible position
requires a comprehensive understanding of library operations including
management of library systems, human resources, facilities, information
systems, communications and organizational operations. The Executive
Director must possess effective interpersonal skills coupled with an
ability to produce positive public relations outcomes. The Executive
Director oversees an annual budget of approximately $2.7 million, and a
staff of 14 full-time and 24 part-time positions.
Responsibilities: Reporting to the Library Board of
Trustees, the Executive Director oversees an organization where
innovation and creativity are encouraged. The Executive Director’s
responsibilities include all aspects of operations and administration,
with full responsibility for personnel, fiscal management, the
development of operating and capital budgets, and establishing
partnerships throughout the community while working collaboratively with
the Board, FVGLA, the Town of Farmington, as well as other agencies,
community groups and businesses.
Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Library Science or
Library Information Science from an ALA accredited program and five
years of progressively responsible library experience. The candidate
must understand our motto of “Service Beyond Expectations” along with
possessing extraordinary people skills, the ability and desire to work
in a culturally diverse community, team-building talent and superior
verbal and written communication skills. The ideal Executive Director
will be an outstanding leader, effective advocate, relationship-builder,
collaborator, communicator, innovator and strategic thinker with
demonstrated success in initiating and managing large-scale projects and
proven success working with a governing board.
Send letter of application and resume by November 7, 2018 to: Erica Robertson, Library Director Search Committee, 1 Monteith Drive, Farmington, CT 06032; RobertsonE@farmington-ct.org. EOE
