On
behalf of the Southington community, we encourage you to consider this
exceptional career opportunity. For more information about the Town of
Southington, please visit our website at www.Southington.org. Please see the full job announcement HERE.
Community:
A growing suburban community located in Hartford County that includes
Plantsville, Milldale, and Marion. Population approximately 43,500.
Southington is proud of its history and committed to promoting diversity
and inclusion throughout the community, in all areas of government,
including education, criminal justice, health, housing, transportation,
and economic success.
Position: The Executive
Director oversees the operations of all library departments and the
Barnes Museum and is an active member of the Southington community who
is skilled at community partnerships and collaboration. Working with a
variety of Town stakeholders is essential in carrying out the mission of
the library and museum. Some of the key components of the position
include promoting an institutional culture that is responsive to the
needs of the community; development of library and museum budgets;
leading staff and the library in a highly professional manner. In
addition to the library, overall management of the operations of the
Barnes Museum, an historic homestead with an extensive archival
collection of diaries, documents, and land records dating back to the
1740s. The work of the director requires that the employee have thorough
knowledge, skill, and ability in every phase of the public library
field.
Responsibilities: The Town of
Southington is seeking a highly skilled individual with leadership
practices that include: Actively engage in the Southington community
through community partnerships and collaboration. Work collaboratively
with a variety of Town stakeholders to carry out the mission of the
Library and Museum. Enthusiastically engage in emerging trends,
including technologies in library and information services. Promote and
institutional culture that is responsive to the needs of the community.
Lead the staff and the library in a highly professional manner that
fosters teamwork, collaboration, and trust. Articulate the viability of
the library as the trusted center of information, community engagement,
creativity, and learning. Draft and recommend policy to the Library
Board and plan for implementation of library goals and objectives.
Manage the operations of the Barnes Museum. Prepare the annual
departmental budget for the Library and the Museum. Oversee the
management of Library and Museum's collections.
Qualifications include:
Master's degree in Library Science from an accredited college or
university. Five (5) years of progressively responsible library
administration experience, including three (3) years in a supervisory
capacity, or equivalent administration and supervisory experience.
Experience in strategic planning, fundraising, and historical
preservation practices, preferred. Experience with capital expansion
projects, preferred.
Salary: $100,630
Application Process: For the full job listing and to apply online, visit THIS LINK. Deadline for Applications: November 18, 2022. Review will begin immediately upon receipt.
