Full-Time Library Director - Warehouse Point Library, East Windsor. 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-$59,000 for
a 37.5 hour week. Ability to work a flexible schedule as some evenings
and Saturdays required. Paid holidays and P.T.O.
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 April 30, 2019 for consideration.
