Library Director, Boxford Public Library, (Boxford, MA)

Posted September 12, 2024

Summary: The Town of Boxford has an opening for the position of Library Director to manage and lead the Boxford Public Library. Reporting to the elected Board of Library Trustees, the Library Director is responsible for the management and operation of the library and the programs of service in accordance with the policies established by the Trustees. The Director works in close cooperation with the Trustees, serving as its advisor and as an active participant in policy and budget development, goal setting, planning and evaluations. A full job description can be found on the Town’s website.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, personable, forward-looking, collaborative, customer-driven professional. They will have experience in library needs assessment, grant writing, and fundraising. The successful candidate has a strong commitment to public service, recognition of the importance of every library user, and a thorough knowledge of professional library principles, methods, practices, and programs. They will be tech-savvy, able to both diagnose computer and network issues and assist library users with questions about personal technology.

A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with elected officials and key stakeholders will enable the ideal candidate to advance both library and Town goals and initiatives.

Qualifications:
Minimum requirements include an ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library Science and five (5) years of progressively responsible library administration experience, including at least three (3) years in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Professional Certificate of Librarianship from the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC) preferred. Knowledge of the principles and practices of public library administration, personnel management, budgeting, collection development, long-range planning, and facilities management.

This is a 40 hour per week (Monday through Friday), benefits eligible position. Additional hours are occasionally required to attend evening meetings and provide off-hour services, in case of emergency situations that may occur in the evenings or during weekends.

The position is a Grade N-10 on the Town’s non-union classification plan, with an anticipated starting salary of $90 K +/-, depending on qualifications.

How to Apply

A resume, cover letter, and completed Town of Boxford Application for Employment must
be submitted no later than Friday, October 4th. An electronic version of the Town of Boxford
Application for Employment can be found on the Town’s website. These materials should be
sent to Leanne Mihalchik either by mail (7A Spofford Road, Boxford, MA 01921) or electronic
mail ([email protected]).

About Boxford: Boxford is a bucolic New England town located on the North Shore of
Massachusetts, with easy access to Routes 95, 93 and 495. It is approximately 25 miles north of
Boston. The town embodies a colonial setting with numerous historical sites and restored
dwellings within a pleasant rural environment. It is a community with a population of
approximately 8,500 residents, many of whom are from professional and high technology fields.
Additionally, Boxford has an excellent public school system, with two elementary schools and
the Masconomet Regional Middle and High Schools.