Library Director, Wayland Free Library, Wayland, MA

Posted June 29, 2017

Wayland is seeking a full-time Library Director for the Wayland Free Public Library. The position exercises a high degree of leadership and independent initiative in planning and developing goals and objectives while carrying out policies of the Board of Library Trustees. Trustees have submitted a grant application to the Massachusetts Public library Construction Program for the current grant round. Director will administer and recommend policies and programs while complying with state and federal laws.

• Responsible for supervising the activities of all professional and non-professional full-time and part-time library staff.
• Manages, hires, and terminates library personnel consistent with town policy and collective bargaining agreements.
• Prepares library annual budget and manages accounts and other sources of revenue.
• Responsible for necessary repairs, safety procedures, and cleanliness of facility.
• Attends all Board of Library Trustee meetings, represents the library at Town and departmental meetings.
• The Director will conduct a public relations program to promote the library’s role in the community.
• Must have ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; ability to work nights and weekends as required.
• Master’s degree in Library Science from ALA accredited school is required with five years of supervisory experience in a library setting.

Salary range: $77,493-$101,108.

To see full job description and get application, go to http://www.wayland.ma.us/Pages/WaylandMA_HR/jobs1

Please send letter of intent, resume and application no later than Friday, September 1, 2017 to John Senchyshyn, Asst. Town Administrator/Human Resources Director, Town of Wayland, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA.01778 or [email protected] EOE.