Director, Tiverton Public Library, Tiverton, RI

Posted August 10, 2018

The Tiverton Public Library Board of Trustees seeks a highly professional, visionary leader who can work as a team player to bring community, staff and board together and bring our new 25,000+ sf library to the next level.

The Director oversees daily operations of the library.

• Supervises of library staff, coordinates schedules and functions. Administers personnel policies and wage and classification plan

• Prepares, defends, directs and administers the fiscal budget in conjunction with the Board Budget Committee. Oversees monthly reports for Board of Trustees. Seeks and prepares grant proposals.

• Manages the physical plant to ensure proper maintenance. Schedules and supervises contract services, analyzes buildings and grounds needs, recommends improvements. Responds to all building emergencies.

• Works with the Planning Committee in preparing and carrying out the library planning document. Recommends improvements according to library mission. Evaluates program of service and works with the Board of Trustees to make changes as necessary.

• Establishes and conducts comprehensive public relation programs in conjunction with Communications Committee.

• Represents the library at town meetings. Official library representative to regional and state library funding agencies.

Qualifications:

• Master Degree in Library or Information Science from an ALA accredited school.
• Minimum of 3-5 years progressively responsible experience in professional library work, including library management and direct supervision of others or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with researching and pursuing grant proposals to fund new or supplementary programs & services.
• Considerable ability to interact with the general public, elected and appointed officials, outside organizations and professional associations.
• Willingness and ability to work as a team with staff and board members.
• Ability to establish and maintain an effective relationship with employees and the public.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and be able to attend required meetings held throughout the state.

A full description of the position can be found at tivertonlibrary.org

Salary for this position ranges between $67,000 – $72,000 depending on qualifications, education and experience.

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to [email protected]

The position will remain open until filled.

We are an equal opportunity employer.