Job Description
The Director serves as the Executive Officer of the Community Library Network, a Library District, and is hired by the Board of Trustees. The Director provides the highest level of executive leadership and with integrity, honesty and knowledge, promotes the culture and mission of the Community Library Network. The primary functions of the Director are to deliver excellent member experiences to all community libraries while adhering to District policy as set by the Board of Trustees, state law as defined in Idaho Code 33-27 and federal law. The Director must be forward thinking, able to anticipate future library service and technology needs, and use initiative and creativity to implement change across the District.”
The Community
Kootenai County and a small portion of Shoshone County make up the region the Community Library Network calls home. Scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes surround Kootenai County. Its mountains, lakes, and prairies have something for everyone. Snowy Christmases, a million pine trees, a spectacular four seasons, beautiful mountain ranges, and clean air — these reasons and numerous others are why many have chosen North Idaho as home. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy bicycling, boating, hiking, fishing, hunting, skydiving, horseback riding, snowmobiling and snow skiing.
A popular place to retire, this area of Idaho boasts a stable economy, low crime rate, and a relatively low cost of living. Visitors come from around the world to enjoy the beauty of Idaho and end up making Kootenai County and the surrounding areas of Idaho their permanent home. The growth rate is four times the national average. During the last decade, Kootenai County grew by 23%. Since 2001, the population has grown by more than 45%. Many cite the small town feel and the open spaces as reasons they have chosen to live in this “small slice of heaven.”
Also, from many locations in our service area, it’s only a short drive to Spokane and the Spokane Valley where you can enjoy the Davenport Arts District, various performing arts venues, several museums, great restaurants, and much more. Being close to the Spokane International Airport makes it easy to pick up friends and relatives when they come to visit or when you are traveling for work or pleasure.
HR Info
The Board of Trustees has engaged the executive search firm June Garcia LLC to assist with this recruitment. To be considered for this exceptional opportunity, please forward electronically a compelling letter of interest that positions you as the ideal candidate to inspire and lead the Community Library Network to fulfill its vision, mission and values, plus a résumé, and contact information for three work-related references to June@JuneGarcia.com.