Assistant Library Director, Tewksbury Public Library, Tewksbury, MA

Posted July 28, 2021

Description:

We are looking for an Assistant Director at the Tewksbury Public Library.

Do these attributes describe you: energetic; excellent communicator; critical thinker; enjoy outreach, marketing, and public relations; see the big picture as well as the details, and enjoy helping people become their best? We are looking for someone like you to work with our excellent team in an active library. 

The right candidate performs supervisory, administrative and professional work in planning, organizing and coordinating: outreach and partnership efforts with community organizations; marketing and public relations; assists in staff development, fundraising and grant writing to support library services. Participates in collection development for adult audiences. Maintains and improves the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under their direction and control. Performs all other related work as required.

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Library Science; post MLS, five to seven years library experience including at least three years of experience in a supervisory capacity. Demonstrated experience supervising, leading and mentoring staff. Demonstrated competence in technologies used by libraries, outreach to the community, planning, budgeting and public relations; or any equivalent and relevant combination of education, training and experience. Candidacy for or holder of Massachusetts Certificate of Professional Librarianship. Possession of a valid motor vehicle operator’s license.
Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of professional library work; and thorough knowledge of the management and organization of public library operations including personnel administration and basic budgeting practices.
Ability to work with library patrons and staff in a friendly, courteous, tactful and efficient manner. Ability to supervise staff in an effective, direct and supportive manner, and to motivate and lead staff members.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range

$68,146.00 – $85,069.00  /  year

Salary Notes

In ten steps. 40 hours/week. Benefits: paid sick leave, vacation; contributory health, dental and life insurance.

Closing Date

Until filled

How to Apply

Job Description and Application instructions are on the Town of Tewksbury’s website: 
https://www.tewksbury-ma.gov/human-resources/pages/employment-opportunities