Library Director, The Whiting Library, (Chester, VT)

Posted February 9, 2026

Small Historic Rural Library Seeks Director in Chester, Vermont!

Full Time: 38 Hours/week
Compensation: $45,000 to $55,000 annually depending on experience
Application Deadline: March 6, 2026

Do you enjoy working with the public?

Do you want to be an important part of a small, but dynamic professional team in a beautiful, rural library? Can you develop team cohesion and manage staff with compassion?

Would you like to work in a community that embraces its library as a space for everyone?

The Whiting Library is seeking a Director to provide exceptional administrative management in our library serving the communities of Chester and Andover, VT. We’re looking for a community- focused, creative professional who will work closely with the library team to help grow our Library programs and services. Come to Chester and work with talented and enthusiastic colleagues and Trustees; connect with and serve a supportive, engaged community; guide an established library through new and exciting changes and challenges; and enjoy each day spent in our beautiful Historic building.

The Director works within the library with activities, developing and sourcing programs and up-to-date resources. The Director ensures that all patrons of the Chester Whiting Library are well-serviced by a vibrant library space and a wide range of resources, activities, and other offerings that respond to community needs and promote reading, literacy, research, curiosity, well-being, etc.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline and Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship obtained either before or within two years of employment. With 3+ years of administrative/management experience in a Library.
Master’s degree in library and information from an American Library Association accredited program, or similar discipline strongly preferred
Knowledge of public library practices and procedures; library technologies (Our library is a member of the Vermont Organization of Koha Automated Libraries (VOKAL), a project of the Green Mountain Library Consortium dedicated to creating a shared catalog and Integrated Library System), common software applications; and the working knowledge of the laws, regulations, and departmental policies pertaining to library services.
Ability to establish good rapport with patrons; pay attention to accuracy; work with frequent interruptions in a busy environment; maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, other organizations, and the public.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; handle multiple tasks, determine priorities, and meet deadlines; maintain accurate and detailed records; recognize library priorities and work cooperatively and collaboratively to support their accomplishment.
Ability to work remote and off site when necessary.
Familiarity with library management systems.

Skills:

Organizational/planning
Grant writing
Interpersonal/collaborative communication
Leadership
Resourcefulness
Discretion
Computer skills that encompass effective use of word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, email, social media, internet browser, and library software.
Be a friendly “People” person!

Hours: 38 hours per week. Library hours are Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday – 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Thursdays – 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Saturdays – 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Library closed on Sundays and Mondays

Benefits: Paid Time off after 6 months, 11 Paid Holidays, Fixed Stipend toward Health Care costs, Vermont Retirement.

Pay Range: Salaried – $45,000 – $55,000

How to Apply:

Interested applicants please submit a cover letter with 3 references and a resume to Matthew Gorsky, Chair of Whiting Library Board of Trustees at [email protected] no later than March 6, 2026

Applications will also be accepted via walk-in at Whiting Library,

The Whiting Library is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.