Director, Bradley Beach Public Library, Bradley Beach, NJ
Posted June 26, 2017
Position Description: The Board of Trustees of the Bradley Beach Public Library is looking for a dynamic and engaging candidate who will continue to build on the Library’s recent successes and work diligently to keep the Library in the forefront of community activity. The Library Director will work closely with the Board, staff, governing officials and members of the community to develop a new strategic plan that will reflect the educational and recreational interests of the nearly 5,000 Bradley Beach year-round residents and 30,000 summer visitors. To fulfill the Library’s Mission in providing outstanding, friendly, personal customer service and accessible resources, the Director will ensure that the Library’s print and digital collections are current and customers obtain the reading and informational resources they need. By maintaining an active public relations program, the Director will continually analyze and investigate the community’s response to the Library’s programs and services and make changes as necessary. The Library’s 2017 operating budget is $375,000 and has a total staff of 9 dedicated employees.
Responsibilities: The Library Director is responsible for the overall management and direction of the Library including the annual operating budget, personnel, facility, programs and services, and planning. Reporting to a 9-person Board of Trustees, the Library Director supervises and evaluates the work of the library staff, provides professional advice to the Library Board, prepares and monitors the Library’s annual operational and capital budgets, proposes and implements personnel and operating policies under the Board’s direction, attends monthly Borough Council meetings, and networks and builds partnerships with local groups and organizations in order to foster relationships that benefit both the Library and the community.
The Bradley Beach Community: The Borough of Bradley Beach in Monmouth County New Jersey is a quiet and inviting family friendly shore community with a beautiful beach and a mile long boardwalk that attracts thousands of visitors during the summer months. It boasts a bustling Main St. with shops, restaurants, cafes and a N.J. Transit Train Station. Located close to both New York and Philadelphia, Bradley Beach offers residents small-town appeal and easy access to the entertainment and cultural offerings of a major city.
Qualifications: An ALA-accredited Master’s Degree, a New Jersey librarian certificate issued by Thomas Edison State University (or eligibility for immediately acquiring a certificate), and a minimum of five (5) years of professional library experience with at least three (3) years in a significant supervisory capacity. Preference will be given to candidates with either Director or Assistant Director experience.
In addition to fulfilling the major responsibilities and qualifications of this position, the successful candidate will also possess the ability to read, write, speak and communicate in English sufficiently to perform the duties of the position; have demonstrated, hands-on knowledge of current and new technologies affecting today’s public libraries; and demonstrate a strong commitment to securing the role of the library as the primary cultural, intellectual, and social heart of Bradley Beach. Proficiency in other languages, including Spanish, is a plus.
Other Important Information: Finalists for the position will be asked to provide three (3) quality job references that must include a current or former board member or supervisor. New Jersey residency is required within one year of the date of hire. Successful completion of a criminal background check is also required.
Compensation: The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $80,000. Placement within the range is dependent on the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate. There is an excellent benefits package, including full single coverage health benefits (subject to a NJ State mandated employee contribution) and membership in the New Jersey Public Employee Retirement System.
Applications: To apply, submit a meaningful cover letter and resume via e-mail by July 9, 2017 to Search Committee at [email protected]. Applications received after that date will not be considered. The Bradley Beach Public Library is an ADA/EOE compliant employer.