Library Director, Walker Memorial Library, Westbrook, ME
Posted April 9, 2019
City of Westbrook is an active growing community with multi-generational citizens, cultures and economic development, such as Rock Row. The community has a variety of spectacular community events. Westbrook is the happening place to be! Come join our outstanding team in a historical building and community.
The City of Westbrook is seeking an experienced and highly motivated professional to manage the operation of Walker Memorial Library, the community’s public library. Originally constructed in 1894 with a new addition built in 1989, Walker Memorial Library is a wonderful blend of the community’s history and renewal. The Library houses upward to 40,000 volumes, a sizable Reference Collection and a Local History Collection, offers a wide variety of adult and children’s programming to its 14,760 registered borrowers.
The City and Library Board of Regents are seeking a Library Director who will continue to enhance service to the community through cooperative efforts with other local libraries/agencies and effective management of staff and resources.
The ideal candidate will:
- Hold a Master Library Science degree from an accredited college/university; have progressively responsible library administration experience, including at least five years in a supervisory capacity
- Have a demonstrated record of innovative and creative library programming and outreach
- Possess well developed leadership, communication, interpersonal, collaboration, and problem-solving skills
- Budget preparation
- Fiscal management
- Be highly focused on establishing a welcoming and customer service oriented environment.
This opportunity offers a competitive salary and generous benefits package that includes: Health & Dental Insurance; Vacation, Sick & Holiday Time; and Retirement Benefits.
Please visit www.westbrookmaine.com for further detail on the job description and information on City of Westbrook.
Interested candidates, please electronically submit a resume, cover letter and references to City of Westbrook, Human Resources – Library Director Search at [email protected] no later than Friday, May 3, 2019.
The City of Westbrook is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, creed, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws. Diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.