Library Director, Brooks Memorial Library, Brattleboro, VT
Posted July 11, 2015
Due to a retirement, Brooks Memorial Library, a municipally funded, privately endowed, member-supported public library and regional cultural center located in downtown Brattleboro, Vermont, seeks applications for the position of Library Director. This role presents a unique opportunity for a talented and innovative individual able to build upon the library’s strengths by increasing public engagement and expanding its profile as one of the region’s premier cultural organizations.
Reporting to the Town Manager and to the nine-member Board of Library Trustees, the Library Director oversees an annual operating Town of Brattleboro budget of approximately $600K, as well as funds generated from an endowment of approximately $2 million. The Library Director implements the library’s strategic vision and manages all day-to-day operations.
We seek a candidate with strong leadership skills who will support and inspire the work of its experienced staff, encouraging a fertile collaboration between traditional library services, life-long learning programming, and technology.
Applications: Please email a cover letter, curriculum vitae and salary history to the Brooks Memorial Library Search Committee at [email protected] (include “Library Director Search” in your email subject heading), or mail with return receipt requested to Town Manager’s Office, Attn: Library Director Search Committee, 230 Main Street, Suite 208, Brattleboro, VT 05301.
For more information: http://brookslibraryvt.org/about/director-search
Salary commensurate with experience. The range is $60-70K.
Final date for receipt of all application materials: September 1, 2015
Position start date: Mid-December 2015
Brooks Memorial Library, a department of the Town of Brattleboro, does not discriminate on the basis of ethnicity, religious affiliation, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are committed to creating a diverse staff and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.