Library Director - New Milford Public Library, New
Milford, CT. With a groundbreaking ceremony for our major renovation
project having taken place on June 26th – 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. Unfortunately, our current director is relocating
out-of-state. Our goal is to fill the position by November 1, 2020.
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: $92,000-$95,000.
For full consideration send your resume (PDF format please) and cover letter to NMPLSearch@gmail.com no later than September 1, 2020. The New Milford Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
