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; directs the development and maintenance of the library
building and the Barnes Museum; and formulates library and museum
policies for review by the Library Board.
Qualifications &
Responsibilities: The Town of Southington is seeking a highly skilled
individual with leadership practices that include: Being an active
member of the Southington community, skilled at community partnerships
and collaboration. Working with a variety of stakeholders to carry out
the mission of the Library and Museum. Be enthusiastic about the
changing trends in public libraries. Promote an institution that is
responsive to the needs of the community. Lead the staff and the library
in a highly professional manner, fostering teamwork, collaboration and
trust. Articulate the viability of the library as the trusted center of
information, community engagement, creativity and learning. Determine a
technology strategy and technological needs. Be responsible for managing
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. Develop the Library and Museum's budget.
Oversee the management of Library and Museum's collections.
Application Process: Candidates should submit the following materials through our online application program:
Letter of interest including qualifications and experience. Completed
application and current resume. Three letters of recommendation. Master
Degree in Library Science from an accredited college or university or
equivalent. 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 a plus. Experience with capital expansion
projects preferred.
For more information contact: Human Resource
Department, 200 North Main Street, Southington, CT 06489. Telephone:
(860) 628-3248. Email: passamanom@southington.org.
Effective 2022-2023 Salary Range: $100,630
Deadline for Applications: January 15, 2023.
Review will begin immediately upon receipt.
Goal Start Date: February 6, 2023.
