Library Director

Delta County Library District

Hotchkiss, Colorado

Application Deadline

Apply By Feb 1st, 2016

Wages

$58,000.00 to $60,000.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Hotchkiss, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Master's Degree

Library Experience

Required

Supervisory Experience

Required

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

The library director serves under the Board of Trustees and as a chief executive and financial officer to the District is responsible for all functions related to the operation of the library district. Key duties and responsibilities of the Director include: 

  • Managing day-to-day operations, hiring, training, and supervision of library personnel with an emphasis of building an organizational culture of service and commitment.
  • Being a public presence of the District and a partner in community projects. Engaging in cooperative relationships and networking with other libraries, library professionals and community organizations and leaders to best serve District patron needs. 
  • Working to continue the District's highly effective comprehensive planning process which evaluates the needs of the public and establishes directions and actions for facilities, services and programs.
  • As financial officer of the District, formulating and administering an annual budget, ensuring fiscal operations are conducted and managed in accordance with Board direction and established accounting standards.

Additional Info & Requirements

  • A through knowledge of modern library purposes and standards and of professional library principles, practices and procedures.
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • An understanding of management principles and practices as they relate to the administration and management of libraries.
  • The ability to plan, organize, develop and implement comprehensive and coordinated library services programs. 
  • The ability to motivate, direct and supervise employees, including professional, paraprofessional, clerical and volunteer personnel in a manner that is conducive to maximum performance, morale, and team building.
  • The ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, board members, other governmental officials, organizations, professional peers and the public.
  • The ability to present ideas and programs effectively both orally and in writing.
  • Creative planning, execution and management skills are essential qualities as the library district continues to expand.

The Community

The Delta County Library District is located in Western Colorado. The Library District includes 5 libraries, (Delta, Cedaredge, Crawford, Hotchkiss and Paonia). The County has a population of approximately 30,000. Delta county is largely rural, farming, ranching, coal mining and tourism are the primary sources of employment.

HR Info

Delta County Library District

Laura Earley, District Board President

20057 High Park Rd.

Cedaredge, CO. 81413

learley@deltalibraries.org

1. Application deadline is February 1, 2016. Application materials received after the deadline may be considered if an acceptable candidate has not been found. 

2. Submit a letter of application and professional resume. Professional references, transcripts, and other supporting information will be solicited upon selection of finalists.

3. Send application materials to:

Delta County Library District

Laura Earley, District Board President

20057 High Park Rd.

Cedaredge, CO 81413

learley@deltalibraries.org

Posted Jan 4, 2016