Assistant Director, Marion Carnegie Library, Marion, IL

Posted May 10, 2016

Marion Carnegie Library is accepting applications for a dynamic and innovative Assistant Director.  The Assistant Director will team with the Director to provide management, supervision and administration of the library.  The Assistant Director will provide excellent service by assisting patrons in accessing the community, and improving and enhancing customer service.  The ideal candidate will have considerable knowledge and passion for current and evolving technologies along with an appreciation for traditional resources.

The successful applicant will assist the Library Director with policy development, grant writing, budgeting, financial reports, project management and programs, public relations, staff training and development, and supervision of departments.

Marion Carnegie Library is a department of the City of Marion; has a staff of 15 full and part-time employees that are committed to public service; and has extensive programming.  There is a dedicated Friends of the Library group.

An MLS (or equivalent) from an ALA accredited library school is required.  Five or more years of relevant and progressive responsibilities in staff supervision and working with the public is desirable.

 

Salary:  $37,000 – $41,000, plus excellent benefits.

 

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.  Submit a City of Marion employment application (http://cityofmarionil.gov/pdf/city%20of%20marion%20job-application.pdf), cover letter and resume to City Clerk Office, 1102 Tower Square Plaza, Marion, IL 62959. For more information contact David Patton, Marion Carnegie Library Director at [email protected] or (618) 993-5935