Library Director, West Falmouth Library, West Falmouth, MA

Posted August 3, 2016

The West Falmouth Library is housed in a beautiful historic building in the heart of West Falmouth, a coastal community on Cape Cod, MA.  The library is breaking ground on a $2.9 million dollar project to expand and restore the building and grounds. This is an exciting time for a new director with energy and vision to join our team.

The Library Director serves as administrator and manager of this independent, non-profit library. The Director is responsible for all aspects of Library operations: collection and program development, fiscal responsibilities including assisting with fundraising and development, community relations, and oversight of library building and grounds maintenance.  The Director supervises 12 part-time employees (2.5 FTE) plus volunteers and oversees an operating budget of over $190,000 for FY 2016-2017.  

A Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited program and a proven track record of administrative, financial, supervisory, and management skills is required for this position.  Applicants musthave the ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patrons, Board of Directors, community organizations, and volunteers.  Strong interpersonal and customer service skills plus excellent oral and written communication are essential.

The salary range for this part-time position is $30,000 – $32,000.  Please submit cover letter and resume to [email protected].  The position will remain open until filled.  The West Falmouth Library is proud to be an EEO employer.