The Massanutten Regional Library
(MRL) seeks its next Library 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 $2.6 million and approximately 34 FTE, MRL is governed
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 serving the residents of
Harrisonburg, four branches serving Rockingham County, and two branches
serving the residents of Page County. With a service population of
160,000 residents and over 574,000 items circulated in FY 2022, 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: building
relationships with our localities to grow local funding for new
initiatives such as an assessment of existing buildings and possible
branch construction, reorganizing structurally, increasing staff pay
scale, and offering more diverse services.
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.
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 Library 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 $100,000 – $120,000 (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 Briana Trudell, brianatrudell@bradburymiller.com. This position closes on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
View the announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/massanutten/.
