THE OPPORTUNITY: Manchester Community (MCL) Library in Manchester, Vermont seeks a passionate leader, advocate, and fundraiser to inspire the next chapter of MCL’s impact and sustainability. The Executive Director will be responsible for strategic oversight of the library, including developing and executing a strategic plan, designing and implementing all fundraising and development activities, supervising staff, and working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to ensure the organization's financial integrity and accountability.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the ED will directly supervise the Assistant Director of Programs, three librarians, as well as the Communications and Facilities staff.
Key responsibilities of the ED include:
- Develop and implement strategic plans and budgets to achieve MCL’s revenue goals, secure town appropriations, and ensure long-term financial health.
- Be an effective spokesperson for MCL and its mission across diverse constituencies, including patrons and community members, civic and business leaders, partners and funders.
- Serve as the organization's chief fundraiser by cultivating and stewarding donors, attending fundraising events, and soliciting major gifts for the organization's current and future needs.
- Guide and implement a Marketing and Communications strategy that supports advancement goals and builds recognition and visibility of the library.
- In collaboration with staff and the Board of Trustees, identify pathways for serving, growing, and diversifying programs and services in partnership with local nonprofits and schools.
- Foster community collaborations and partnerships that enhance MCL’s reach and impact, serving as an effective leader and ambassador.
- Bring a forward looking, entrepreneurial approach to the evolving local and national library ecosystem, identifying 21st Century Library trends and key opportunities that will ensure MCL’s ongoing success and relevance.
- Ensure that resources are ethically, efficiently, and responsibly deployed to serve MCL’s mission in the near and long term.
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
While no one candidate will have every experience outlined in the
position description, ideal candidates will display many of the
following professional and personal qualities, skills, and
characteristics (for more detail, see the position description):
- A Deep Commitment to the Mission & Purpose of Public Libraries
- An Authentic Relationship Builder & Community Ambassador
- A Strategic Leader with Operational & Financial Acumen
- A Passionate Fundraiser, Public Speaker, and Advocate
- A Highly Inclusive & Emotionally Intelligent Manager
Additionally, ideal candidates will bring:
- Master of Library and Information Science, or Library Professional Certificate
- 10+ years nonprofit or library leadership, with similar or greater size staff/budget
- Digital literacy and confidence navigating hybrid work, online tools and platforms, information technology, library software, databases, and storage
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends as needed
- Ability to commute/relocate to Manchester, VT; ideally within 1 hour of the library.
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: The salary range for this role is $105,000-$115,000, in addition to a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave policies.
CONTACT/APPLY: Koya Partners, the executive search firm that specializes in mission-driven search, has been exclusively retained for this engagement. Ariella Pasackow and Cassie Scarano of Koya Partners have been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest in this role please submit your materials https://apptrkr.com/5978014. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential.
MORE INFORMATION: For more about this opportunity, please see the full position description. For more information on Manchester Community Library, please visit our website. You can learn more about the Town of Manchester here.
