Assistant Library Director, Stevens Memorial Library (North Andover, MA)

Posted September 26, 2025

Job Description:

Full job description with Town and Library Quick FAQs information at https://www.northandoverma.gov/798/Employment-Opportunities  

Essential Job Functions:

• Assists the Director in all aspects of the daily operations of the Library, its staff, and services.
• Drafts work schedules, reviews time off requests and assists in the assessment of staff and workloads.
• Assists the Director in budgeting for the Library and managing expenses.
• Manages the public health and safety of the Library.
• Creates and implements new policies for the Library.
• Assists in the recruitment and training of staff and volunteers.
• Oversees and works closely with the Collection Managers to maintain the Library’s collection of items.
• Coordinates and oversees the public programing offerings of the Library.
• Identifies and promotes partnerships with other Town resources, such as Youth Services, Council on
  Aging, North Andover Public Schools, the Steven Estate and other organizations and social service
  agencies.
• Assists in the promotion and publicity of Library services, collections, and programming.
• Serves as a liaison to the public and resolves any complaints that arise.
• Maintains awareness and ensures effective utilization of the Massachusetts Library System and state and regional agencies.
• Works with the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium, Town IT Department, and various library
  technology vendors to ensure the proper functioning and maintenance of the Library’s equipment and infrastructure.
• Identifies grants and other funding operations to support public programming.

Knowledge of:
Computerized integrated library systems; General OSHA regulations, ADA laws, and applicable state and local building codes; Recent developments, current literature, and sources of information on municipal
library administration and operations; Internet operations and the provision of content and access to
internet users; Networking technologies and products related to library operations; Security and related
issues dealing with public access to a variety of technologies; Public library administration and operations
including management, budgeting, programming, and customer service; MBLC state finance reports; The
use of standard office equipment including computers and relevant software programs.

Ability to:
Analyze professional and technical problems and arrive at effective, workable, and timely solutions; Plan
and coordinate the activities and equipment used in the municipal library; Analyze problems, identify, and
plan for alternative solutions, and implement plans; Multi-task and prioritize work; Train and provide
mentoring to staff; Maintain confidentiality; Assign and supervise the work of others; motivate employees
to work toward common goals; Establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors,
elected officials, coworkers, residents, and members of the general public.

Skill in:
Creating budget documents and approving expenditures; Oral and written communications; Preparing
reports and making presentations; Customer service, problem solving, and troubleshooting.

Qualifications:

• ALA accredited Master’s Degree in Library Administration, Library Science, Business Administration
  or Library Technology.
• 7-10 years of experience in library management, library administration, public administration, or any
  equivalent combination of training and experience.

Salary:

$90,426.00  / Annual (entry level)
Anticipated HIRING RANGE $90,426 to $98,000, dependent upon qualifications
BENEFITS
The Town’s benefits package includes health insurance, dental insurance, group and optional life
insurance, flexible spending accounts; deferred compensation plan, and more! Employees receive a
generous amount of paid vacation, sick, and personal time as well as 13 paid holidays. Additional benefits
include tuition reimbursement and paid volunteer time off.
CLOSING DATE
Review of applications begins Friday, October 10, 2025

How to Apply:

• All applicants are required to submit a completed Town of North Andover Employment
  Application along with a cover letter.
• Resumes may be attached to the application, but may not serve as a substitute for completing the
  required Employment Application.
• E-mail to: [email protected], by mail, or hand delivery to Human Resources Department,
  Town of North Andover, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845.
• The Employment Application may be obtained on the Town website or by contacting the Human
  Resources Department (978) 688-9526. 
• Individuals who need accommodations in order to participate in this process should contact the Human Resources Department