Library Director, Whipple Free Library, New Boston, NH
Posted March 28, 2022
Description:
The Whipple Free Library is seeking an energetic, creative individual with excellent interpersonal, leadership and technical skills to join our library family in the key leadership role of Director.
Incorporated in 1763, New Boston is a quintessential rural New Hampshire town of approximately 6,000 residents with a rich history, gorgeous landscape and an amazing sense of community. The Piscataquog River winds through our Town and Library grounds and provides opportunities for fishing and tubing. Yet Boston, the seacoast, several ski mountains and colleges are all within an hour’s drive. Officially opened in May 2010, the new Whipple Free Library is 7,000 square feet – 2 1⁄2 times the size of the former building. It is a welcoming space for clients of all ages who are in search of a great book, interesting movie, enriching and entertaining activities, or friendly conversation.
Salary and Benefits:
Full time, 40 hours per week, position with an annual salary in the range of $55,000 to $62,000. Salary is commensurate with experience and education. The Director is currently responsible for a staff of seven. Benefits package includes health, dental, life insurance, and retirement
Requirements:
A Bachelor’s Degree is required, with at least three years library or equivalent experience. Masters in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution and/or experience as a library director is preferred.
Responsibilities:
Participates, with the Board of Trustees, in an ongoing formal planning process which identifies and addresses community and Library needs, provides direction for Library development, and evaluates Library effectiveness in relation to changing community needs.
Recruits, schedules, supervises, regularly meets with and evaluates staff. Provides opportunities for staff training and career development. Values and effectively uses volunteers.
Becomes the face of the Library, promoting and maintaining good relationships with the community and Library staff, Friends of the Library, the Library Foundation, and town officials.
Actively seeks new non-tax revenue sources for the Library, such as grants, sponsorships, gifts and fundraising opportunities, in conjunction with the Board of Trustees, Friends of the Library and Library Foundation. Administers grants.
Complete job description is available at at https://whipplefreelibrary.org/ (job openings).
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter detailing reasons for seeking this position, a resume with examples of accomplishments, and two (2) professional reference contacts to [email protected]. Position is open until filled and application review begins immediately.
All applicants subject to background check. Whipple Free Library is an Equal Opportunity employer.