Library Director - The
Brookfield Library in Brookfield, CT is seeking a creative and dynamic
leader who is responsible for all phases of library operations including
budget development and operation, maintenance of the library property
and collection, and implementation of innovative technologies and
program planning. The Library Director is expected to contribute
significantly to our efforts to provide a new library for Brookfield,
from conceiving a new building to advocating in the community for
funding approval. Experience preferred. The mission of the Brookfield
Library is to be a center of community life, provide resources,
programs, facilities and staff to educate, entertain and enrich and
inform the entire community. The Library Board is committed to the
vision that the Library will continue to grow as a destination for
cultural, educational and recreational programs. The Library Director
oversees a staff of 4 full time employees and 11 part time staff members
and volunteers with an annual budget of $750,000.00.
The ideal
candidate is a self-motivated individual with excellent communication
and strong public service skills. Knowledge and experience in executing
strategy for public organization, administrative practices, program
development and strong technology skills are required plus an ability to
plan and coordinate the work of others. Public speaking and successful
grant writing experience is required. The position requires building
community relationships, working with public officials and community
organizations and managing development efforts. The ideal candidate
should have a clear vision of the role of the library in the community
to work with the Library Board and community groups for a new library
program. Qualifications: A Master’s Degree in Library and Information
Science from an ALA accredited program plus 5 years progressively
related public library experience, including at least three as an
administrator. Salary commensurate with experience. Approximate start
date of June 15, 2021. Please see Job Description for more details. Please email response to: Fern L. Smenyak, Director of Human Resources, Town of Brookfield, fsmenyak@brookfieldct.gov.
