Assistant Library Director

Town of New Shoreham

Bock Island

Application Deadline

Apply By Jun 27th, 2025

Wages

$59,820.00 to $78,478.40 per Year   Calculate

Location

Block Island, RI

Hours

Not Specified

MLS

Not Specified

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

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Job Description

Town of New Shoreham

Assistant Director - Island Free Library

Position available  July 1, 2025

Hours: 40 hours per week, including some evening and weekend hours.

Grade H   - Salary Range $59,820.00-78,478.40

Town-sponsored rental housing is not available.

Purpose: Assist the Library Director in managing library operations, including staff supervision, collection development, programming, publicity, patron interaction, and daily tasks. ​

Key Responsibilities: ​Supervise staff, especially in the Director's absence and on weekends. ​

Manage library programs and events, including working outside regular hours as needed. ​

Oversee Adult Fiction, Non-Fiction, Audiobooks, and Professional Collections budgets and cataloging. ​Train staff and evaluate library services. ​Solve problems independently and collaborates with the team. ​

Qualifications: Master of Library Science from an American Association of Libraries-accredited institution. ​

Experience in adult programming and outreach to underserved populations. ​

Bilingual (Spanish preferred). ​

Skills: ​ Strong communication, technological, and grant-writing abilities. ​

Ability to plan, coordinate, and maintain positive relationships with staff and patrons. ​

Physical Requirements: ​ Ability to stand, walk, sit, and lift up to 30 pounds. ​

Work Environment: ​Seasonal changes, moderate noise, and fast-paced conditions. ​

Frequent interaction with the public, staff, and community organizations. ​

May require nights and weekends for events. ​

The position is open until June 27, 2025.  Please send a cover letter and resume with contact information to Robert D. Farwell, Director at [email protected].  EOE

Posted:  6/9/2025

Posted Jun 20, 2025