Assistant Director, Palmer Public Library, Palmer, MA

Posted May 22, 2018

The Palmer Public Library has an opening for a librarian with management ability and supervisory skills, who is strongly committed to public service.

 

We are hiring an Assistant Director to support the Library Director in the overall management of the library, coordinating day-to-day operations, assisting with assessment of community needs, developing goals and objectives and determining methods to achieve those goals, and assisting in planning, promoting, and implementing library activities, programs, and services. The Assistant Director is responsible for the daily management of the circulation and reference desks, and of technical services, and assumes responsibility for the daily operations of the library in the absence of the Library Director. The Assistant Director trains, supervises, and evaluates the performance of professional and clerical staff members.

 

Please request job description for a complete list of essential responsibilities.

 

This is a full-time position (35 hours/week); exempt; non-union. Hours may include an evening per week and occasional Saturdays.

 

Qualifications: Requires an American Library Association-accredited Master of Library Science degree, and 1-2 years of library experience; supervisory experience preferred.

 

Salary: $44,775.00 per year; full benefits as a Town of Palmer employee.

 

Closing date: Open until filled.

 

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and names of 3 references to:

Assistant Director Search, Palmer Public Library, 1455 North Main Street, Palmer, MA 01069,

or to [email protected]

 

The Palmer Public Library is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to non-discrimination and cultural diversity.