Job Description
East Greenwich Free Library Director:
The East Greenwich Free Library, a nonprofit public library, established since 1869 has been at the center of community life in East Greenwich for one hundred and fifty years. Serving a population of over 13,000 and housed in an historic building in the center of town, our library has over 80,000 items with a circulation of close to 300,000 per year. This represents the fourth highest circulation per capita in the state.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and administer library operations and personnel, subject to the approval of the Library Board of Trustees
- Supervise and evaluate staff based on job description and performance
- Promote and provide professional development and training
- Enact protocols for technology upgrading and training
- Acquire information necessary for specific long- range financial operational planning
- Design and implement the state-required five-year plan for public libraries
- Explore and actively pursue grant opportunities
- Manage all facets of the facility, addressing current and future needs and improvements
- Advise and report to the Board, providing guidance on critical legislation from state, local, and federal governments
- Enhance community relations through networking and technology
- Cultivate a relationship with volunteers and the community to foster interest in unique cultural, educational, and public programs
- Articulate and explain the vision and role of the library to the town, emphasizing the critical contribution of the Library to our residents
- Establish an exemplary commitment to outstanding customer service
- Initiate a proactive approach to generate new ideas and connections with the community
Qualifications:
- Master degree in library science from an ALA accredited school
- Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible professional public library experience, including library management
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing to the Board, staff and all levels of library constituents
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience with researching and pursuing grant proposals to fund new or supplementary programs and services
- Ability to work as a team with staff and board members
- Proven experience to interact with the public, elected officials, outside organizations and professional associations, including making presentations
- Extensive experience in financial planning to include preparing and administering budgets
Compensation:
$72, 000 - $ 82,000 salary, commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits.
Submission Process:
Please submit a cover letter and resume by June 19th, 2020 (or until the position is filled) to the Library Board of Trustees at: Egrlibrarytrustees@gmail.com, with “Attention: Mary Leyden” in the subject line.
The East Greenwich Free Library is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age, or disability.