Job Description
The Little Compton Board of Trustees seeks an energetic, community-focused individual to serve as Library Director. Little Compton, Rhode Island is a rural, seaside town with a year-round population of 3,506 people. The Little Compton Free Public Library has been an important focal point in the community since its inception in 1879.
The Library Director works under the direction of the Board of Trustees and the Town Manager. The Director's responsibilities include planning, organizing, supervising staff and volunteers, and coordinating all aspects of the Library's operations. The Director develops, manages and oversees the annual library budget. The Director must be competent with Excel and QuickBooks. The Director must be a team leader and team member, have excellent leadership and public-relations skills, strong customer-service orientation, and the ability to partner effectively with the Board of Trustees. The Director must have the ability to perform duties with a high degree of independent judgment and initiative within the general policy framework established by the Board.
The Library Director serves as an ex-officio member of the Board of Trustees to ensure a consistent flow of communications.
Qualifications: A Master of Library Science degree from an accredited American Library Association accredited institute of graduate studies is required. Three years of experience in public library management is preferred.
This is a full time, 35-hour per week position. Salary is commensurate and competitive with background and experience and includes a non-union benefit package.
To apply please send resume, cover letter and three references to nancybosborn@icloud.com by December 1, 2020.
The Little Compton Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer