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Job Description

Leadership: To be a public presence for the Library District and a partner in community projects, inspiring community support through active involvement in community organizations and activities. Planning: To lead a district-wide planning process to establish the mission, goals, and objectives of the Library District. Policy Development: To assist the Board in developing policies which pertain to all aspects of Library District operations and are in the interest of exemplary service to the public. Policy Implementation: To implement policies adopted by the Board with fairness and consistency. Program Development: To direct the development and implementation of a variety of contemporary services that meet the diverse needs of public audiences in a friendly and helpful setting. Collection Development: To grow and make easily accessible a first-class collection of print and non-print media that encompasses the ethnic and cultural diversity of the communities served by the Library District and that represents a wide variety of viewpoints. Staffing: To build an organizational culture of service and commitment through selection and development of staff. Finance: To formulate and administer an annual budget, implement investment strategies, and be accountable to the taxpayers' trust through regular reports to the Board and the public. Communications and Marketing: To learn the service needs of the public and to provide frequent and on-going information to the public and staff regarding Library District services and operation. Facilities: To maintain attractive, safe, comfortable, and convenient buildings and vehicles to serve the public. Technology: To provide up-to-date technical software, equipment, training, and support for the public and the staff. Foundation and Fundraising: To serve as the President of the Foundation Board and be the Library District's principal fundraiser. Professional Involvement: To engage the Library District in cooperative activities with other libraries, participate in activities of the State Library, and assume leadership roles in state, regional and national library organizations. Legislative Involvement: To inform the Board of opportunities to actively engage in advocacy for libraries at all levels of government - local, county, state and federal. Board Meetings and Reports: To prepare the agenda for each Board meeting, present a monthly report of library activities to the Board, and submit an annual report to the State Library and appropriate local governments. Other: To be responsible for any other reasonable duties, consistent with the foregoing, as may be prescribed by the Board.

Additional Info & Requirements

- Five years progressively responsible senior management experience - Experience with public library organization and operations - Experience with a governing Board or Council - Experience in formulating and administering an annual budget - Community relations skill and experience - Skill in oral and written communication - Skill in decision-making and problem-solving - Responsibilities in one or more professional library organizations

The Community

Due to the planned retirement of the current Executive Director, the Board of Trustees of the Arapahoe Library District seeks an enthusiastic, strategic-minded Executive Director, who has excellent communications, decision-making and problem-solving skills. The candidate must also have a Library Master’s Degree. In addition, five years of senior management responsibilities and experience with a public library organization and operations is also required. Interested candidates must also have experience in working with a governing Board or Council, formulating and administering an annual budget, and developing and implementing policies that support the organization’s strategic plan, mission and vision. Arapahoe Library District is located in suburban Denver, Colorado and is comprised of nine libraries and employs 300 staff. The Library District serves more than 200,000 patrons that make up a geographically and economically diverse community. For these reasons, the candidate must also possess excellent community relations skills and experience. In addition, the candidate must have responsibilities in one or more professional library organizations.

HR Info

VIEW FULL POSTING at http://arapahoelibraries.applicantpro.com/pages/executivedirectorposting/- For application information and requirements, please visit: http://arapahoelibraries.applicantpro.com/pages/executivedirectorposting - To learn more about Arapahoe Library District, visit www.arapahoelibraries.org - Applications will be accepted through March 31, 2012 and can be submitted via e-mail to searchcommittee@ald.lib.co.us or mailed to: Arapahoe Library District Attention: Search Committee 12855 East Adam Aircraft Circle Englewood, Colorado 80112