Interim Director, Public Library, Northeast MA

Posted April 27, 2014

Position Title:  Interim Director                                                                       

 

BiblioTemps®, a short-term staffing service of the Massachusetts Library System, is seeking candidates for an Interim Director for one of our public library clients in northeast Massachusetts (Merrimack Valley area). This position will begin as soon as possible and continue for three to six months. 

 

Schedule: Full-time (35-37 hours per week). 

May include occasional evenings, as well as one Saturday per month.

 

Job Summary: Provide leadership and coordinate day-to-day operations of a public library in a small town (under 10,000 population). Schedule and supervise library staff of 5-6 people, plus volunteers. Manage budgets, order materials, and administer grants. Oversee facility. Prepare and present reports for Board of Trustees. Maintain partnerships with town government, community groups, and local businesses and promote library services within community.

 

Qualifications:

• MLS from an ALA accredited program, with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible library work experience, including supervisory experience
• Commitment to high quality customer service
• Excellent communication, organizational, and library technology skills
• Preferred: Experience with Ingram book ordering and Evergreen integrated library system

 

To Apply:

Submit a current resume and cover letter online at http://www.bibliotemps.com/jobs/ by May 9 for priority consideration.