Library Director - New Milford Public Library. *Position re-opened* With a major
renovation project to begin – a project that will leave a legacy for
decades – the Library seeks a high energy, innovative director with
superb communication skills and a strong public service orientation.
Our goal is to fill the position by October 1, 2019.
In addition to being responsible for all phases of library
operations including budget development, management, supervision of
staff (28), the director is expected to have demonstrably strong general
leadership skills and a collaborative, approachable personal style that
will develop effective working relationships with Board members, staff,
architects, construction contractors, government officials and the
general public. The applicant will have to be a dynamic force during the
renovation process.
Additional desirable qualifications include: a Master’s degree in
Library and Information Science; 3 to 5 years of administrative
experience in a public library setting; proven fiscal and personnel
management abilities, preferably in a library or other non-profit
setting; strong background in IT and facilities management; demonstrable
passion for and commitment to a public library mission and proven
ability to lead an organization through change.
Salary: $85,000-$88,000
For full consideration send your resume (PDF format please) and cover letter to NMPLSearch@gmail.com no later than September 12, 2019. The New Milford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
