Library Director - New Milford Public Library. The Board of Trustees of the New Milford Public Library seeks its next Director—a leader who will enjoy and embrace the newly renovated Library (opening 2022), create and implement a new strategic plan,
and work closely and collaboratively with the Board of Trustees, the
Staff, the Town of New Milford, and elected officials. The successful
candidate will continue to grow and expand new services and programs for
its 26,000+ residents in a world that continues to change. Working
collaboratively with a nine Board-member of Trustees, a committed staff
(15.5FTE), and a $1 million annual operating budget, the Library’s key opportunities
include promoting library services throughout the New Milford
community; creating a vision tied to strategic initiatives; and
developing and implementing new outcomes-based services and programs
exceeding community expectations. Working with the Board, staff, and
Town officials as the Library’s new leader is a vital component of the
position.
Our Community. New Milford,
located in picturesque Litchfield County in the Housatonic Valley, is
the ideal community. Ninety miles from Manhattan, New Milford has an
unsurpassed quality of life with its New England small-town friendliness
and charm. New Milford residents enjoy boating, the August Jazz on the
Green series, the historic Downtown, and an active Farmer’s Market. It
has highly rated schools and families rest, recharge, and reinvigorate
with caring neighbors. New residents find a variety of housing choices
ranging from family-friendly suburban neighborhoods to converted
historic buildings to active adult communities. For more information on
the Library and New Milford, visit New Milford Links.
Responsibilities.
Under the direction of the governing Board of Trustees, the Library
Director is responsible for the planning, directing, managing, and
overseeing all activities and operations of the library. This position
reports to the Board of Trustees and works closely with the Board, the
Library staff, community partners, and Town officials to ensure that the
Library is serving the community through innovative programs and
services. The Director is the “face” of the Library to the New Milford
community and must maintain a positive attitude, an innovative mindset
and open communication with all stakeholders. See the Position Description for details.
Qualifications.
Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in Library and
Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five (5) years of
professional experience with demonstrated managerial expertise. Public
library experience is preferred. Essential traits include, but are not
limited to, strong emotional intelligence skills; excellent
communication skills that inspire and motivate; ability to build
relationships with key stakeholders; sound fiscal management; strong
public speaking skills; and knowledge and support of library “best
practices” and emerging technologies. Previous success working with a
governing Board in a municipal unionized environment is highly
desirable.
Compensation. The hiring range is $95,000 – $110,000 with an attractive benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Jobeth Bradbury at jobethbradbury@bradburymiller.com on or before the closing date of February 21, 2021.
