The Executive Board of the New Jersey Library Association (NJ) seeks a politically astute, determined, and inspirational individual to serve as its next Executive Director.
The New Jersey Library Association (NJLA) has been serving library
professionals across the state since its inception in 1890.
Headquartered in Bordentown, NJ, the organization serves over 1,700
members providing advocacy, professional development opportunities,
scholarships, and showcasing what New Jersey libraries have to offer.
The Executive Director will manage two part-time staff and an $880,000
budget in support of the organization’s goals. Key initiatives include
continuing the dialogue around increased state aid for NJ libraries,
bringing professionals together through the Association’s annual
conference, helping to create a more diverse and inclusive membership,
advocating for intellectual freedom at the state level, and impressing
upon the legislature why libraries should be a priority.
Responsibilities:
The Executive Director will be responsible for responding to and
supporting the needs of NJLA membership; collaborating with and
reporting to the Executive Board; serving as the Association’s
legislative agent maintaining relationships on the state and federal
levels; monitoring legislative and regulatory activities related to the
association; preparing testimony and public policy statements on behalf
of the Association; defining staff duties and establishing performance
standards and work schedules; completing business arrangements for
conference and other major meetings of the Association including site
selection, contract negotiation, exhibits management and general
oversight; serving with the President as chief spokesperson for the
Association; developing and recommending the annual budget to the
Executive Board for approval; and working with the Executive Board to
develop, implement, revise and evaluate policies. The Executive
Director may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and
tasks other than those stated in the job description.
Qualifications:
Minimum qualifications include five years of progressively more
responsible experience in professional library work; three years in an
administrative position; or any combination of training or experience
which provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities; and
residency in the state of New Jersey within one year of employment
(unless exempted by law). A Master’s degree in Library and Information
Science from an ALA-accredited college or university is preferred. The
ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills, strength in
advocacy as NJLA’s registered lobbyist, an ability to collaborate with
existing library-focused state organizations and be self-motivated to
envision a plan for the organization. A commitment to diversity and
excellence is a must.
The hiring salary range is $115,000 –
$130,000 (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, your resume, and your
personal equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) statement as Word or PDF
attachments to Karen Miller, karenmiller@bradburymiller.com. This position closes on December 11, 2022.
View this announcement in its entirety along with accompanying links and information at https://bradburymiller.com/job/njla/.
