Director - The
Massanutten Regional Library (MRL) seeks its next Director to fulfill
the organization’s mission of being an engaging community partner
providing programs and services that bring people together, foster
creativity, and encourage lifelong learning. The ideal candidate will
embrace the library vision to be the welcoming heart of the community
where all come to learn, discover, create and connect. A non-profit
501(c)(3) library with an annual budget of $2.5 million and
approximately 34 FTE, MRL is guided by a twelve-member Board of
Trustees; four appointed by the localities served and the remaining
eight nominated by the Board. MRL is a seven-branch system, with the
Central Library remaining in Harrisonburg, four branches serve
Rockingham County, and two branches serve the residents of Page County.
With a service population of over 159,000 residents and 515,000 items
circulated in 2020, MRL is an active member of the local community and
maintains involvement with a variety of local, state, and national
organizations, both civic and professional. Key initiatives include a
review of organizational structure, assessment of existing buildings and
possible branch construction, and development of services for
Spanish-speaking residents.
Located in the heart of the
Shenandoah Valley, the City of Harrisonburg is 130 miles from
Washington, DC, 130 miles from Richmond, and 115 miles from Roanoke.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of the Shenandoah National Park and the
Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountains, Harrisonburg, Rockingham County,
and Page County offer a wealth of recreational features for the outdoor
enthusiast. The area is also rich in cultural, historical, and
educational sites with four colleges and universities (James Madison
University, Bridgewater College, Eastern Mennonite University, and Blue
Ridge Community College). Downtown Harrisonburg, an award-winning
downtown, which includes a Virginia Arts & Cultural District and
Culinary district is the lively center of the city’s innovative and
dynamic culture.
Responsibilities: The Library Director
is the chief executive and administrative officer of Massanutten
Regional Library. With direction from the Board of Trustees, the Library
Director has overall responsibility for all management, administrative,
and professional function of the library system. The Library Director
is responsible for long-term library development and daily operations
under policies and goals established by the Board of Trustees. This is a
full-time, 37.5 hours per week, exempt position. The benefits package
includes medical and dental insurance, participation in the Virginia
Retirement System, paid sick, vacation, and personal time and paid
holidays.
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include
a master’s degree in library or information science from an
ALA-accredited program and five years of library administrative
experience showing a progression of increasing responsibility, including
at least three years in a supervisory capacity. Other training or
experience can substitute for professional library experience. Essential attributes
include excellent organizational skills, managing multiple projects,
strong written and verbal communication skills, the ability to represent
the library at all levels within the community, and strong financial
management skills. The Director should also have the ability to develop
long-term goals, objectives, actions, and policies to support the
mission of the library system, analyze library needs and evaluate
library services, establish and maintain effective working relationships
with staff and the community, be flexible and adapt to a changing
environment, and to prepare and present public presentations.
Compensation:
The hiring salary range is $90,000 – $105,000 (with placement
negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent
fringe benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Brian Hare. This position closes on October 17, 2021.
View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/massanutten/.
