Job Description
MELSA is currently pursuing a search for an Executive Director who will be responsible for the successful leadership and management of our organization according to the strategic direction set by our Board of Trustees and Advisory Board. The Executive Director of MELSA is responsible for implementation of policies, goals and objectives, as well as the financial management, program, and administrative management of the organization, operating within guidelines set by state statute.
- Implement, accomplish and enhance the MELSA Strategic Plan as developed by both MELSA Boards and approved by the Board of Trustees. Lead MELSA teams and staff in the development and implementation of the organization's goals, policies and programmatic activities.
- Manage MELSA staff including hiring, training, supervision, evaluation, discipline and termination.
- Manage the financial health of the organization, including budget creation, expenditures and control along with grant seeking and management.
- Provide information, advice, and counsel to the Presidents of the Boards, Board Committees, and the Advisory and Governing Boards in the creation of policies, programs, and strategic directions of the organization.
- Scan the environment for trends and represent MELSA's interests with the State Library Agency, Metronet, the Council of Regional Public Library System Administrators (CRPLSA), and other appropriate metro, state and federal agencies.
- Communicate effectively and develop relationships with state and federal legislators, working with member libraries and the Minnesota Library Association's Legislative Committee on development and support of library laws and funding.
The Community
The Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA) is an alliance of over 100 public libraries in the seven-county Twin Cities metro, working together to bring the best library services and programs to you. MELSA’s role is a hub for library collaboration that ensures more unified, transparent services for our Library customers. The organization provides leadership to help libraries figure out how to work together to reduce costs, learn from each other, and wrestle with complex issues. Our goal is to create a greater understanding among stakeholders of the value of our member libraries’ services.
HR Info
Judy Todd at Judy@melsa.org
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This position is being posted by Dakota County as a service for the Metropolitan Library Service Agency (MELSA). Any applications submitted for this position are an expressed interest of employment with MELSA and will in no way be considered an expressed interest of employment with Dakota County.
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