Executive Director - Wicomico Public Libraries, MD. Innovate Educate and Inspire as the Wicomico Public Libraries’
next Executive Director. The Library’s new ED will value communication
and collaboration with staff, the Board of Trustees, Library partners,
and Wicomico County residents and provide vision and leadership to the
Library throughout the County. Governed by an eleven-member Board of
Trustees, the Library serves 102,577 people through three locations, a
bookmobile and an outreach van. Working with 53 talented library staff
and a $2.6 million annual budget, the Library will continue its focus on
excellent customer service and broadening outreach services. Key
initiatives include charting a clear course for welcoming and inclusive
library programs and services; developing a new three-year plan for the
Library; and becoming the recognized ‘face’ of the Library within the
community while building positive relationships with stakeholders,
staff, Board, and public officials. A key component of this position is
fostering trust and teamwork.
Wicomico County
is in southeast Maryland on the lower Eastern Shore and provides easy
access to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, in addition to
metropolitan areas - Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington D.C.
Salisbury, the County seat, is the fastest growing city in Maryland.
Major employers in Wicomico County include Salisbury University, the
Perdue Farms headquarters and the Tidal Health system. Creeks, streams,
inlets and marshes provide visitors with over 1,000 miles of waterways
to enjoy fishing, crabbing, clamming, boating, paddling and exploring.
The County is rich with history and culture, reflected by the many
museums and heritage sites, such as the Salisbury City Park and Zoo, the
Charles H Chipman Cultural Center, and the Newtown Historic District.
Wicomico County schools provide a quality education and have been
recognized as a Best Community for Music Education. The National
Council of Traditional Arts selected Salisbury to host the 2018-2020
National Folk Festival due to the Region’s unique cultural assets and
strong community spirit. For more information about the Library and the
area, visit Wicomico Links.
Responsibilities.
The Executive Director, reporting to the Board of Trustees, oversees an
award-winning library system and provides overall strategic and
operational leadership with full responsibility for, but not limited to,
the following areas: personnel and fiscal management; marketing and
communications; fundraising and development; emergent technologies;
facilities; and external partnership development through engagement with
key stakeholder groups. For a complete description of
responsibilities, see the full Position Description.
Qualifications.
Minimum qualifications are: a master’s degree in Library/Information
Science from an ALA-accredited program and five years progressively
responsible public library experience, and the ability to obtain
Maryland State Department of Education certification as a Public Library
Director within six months of hire. Proven experience working in a
senior management capacity, including budget and finance, facilities
management, and library automation and personnel administration are
highly desirable. Reporting to a policy-making board and previous
success in a multi-branch system are preferred. Residency in Wicomico
County is strongly preferred within one year following acceptance of
position.
Compensation. The starting salary range is
$85,000– $95,000 commensurate with experience and includes a competitive
benefits package. For information, visit Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller, karenmiller@bradburymiller.com. This position will close April 11, 2021.
