Head of State Programs, Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners
Posted September 6, 2023
Description:
The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is looking for an experienced library professional to join our team as the Head of State Programs.
Must have public library experience and experience working with municipal and state government and the desire to be a vital part of state government and the library community. This position provides advisory services to public libraries; manages the agency’s State Aid to Public Libraries and public library statistics programs; manages the construction team; manages the agency’s Data Analyst/IT Support Specialist; serves as manager for programs which support blind, print disabled, and physically disabled populations; serves as member of Agency management team.
This is a hybrid position with the home base at the MBLC Office in Boston. Regular travel in the state and occasional travel out of the state is necessary. Attendance at evening and weekend meetings on an occasional basis is necessary in carrying out duties as described.
Qualifications:
Applicants must have at least (A) five years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, professional experience
in a public library or (B) any equivalent combination of the required experience and the required
substitutions below.
- A Bachelor’s degree in library science may be substituted for a maximum of two years of the
required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of experience. * - A Master’s or higher degree in library science may be substituted for a maximum of three
years of the required experience on the basis of two years of education for one year of
experience. *
*Education toward such a degree will be prorated on the basis of the proportion of the requirements
actually completed.
Salary Range: $75,653.45 – $116,423.94 Yearly
Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s License or the equivalent from another state is required.
An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
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