Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Library Director, Richards Free Library, Newport, NH

 Job Description:

Responsible for administrative, supervisory and management duties according to library policies.

Works closely with board of trustees, attends and reports at all board meetings, and provides orientation for new board members.

Attends bi-weekly town department head meetings. Develops library collections, services and programs.

Prepares annual budget with trustees and presents at town budget hearings.

Works with Assistant Director and Youth Services Librarian to find, apply for, and report on grant opportunities.

Responsible for payroll for library and arts center including filing with the IRS and NH Employment Security.

Handles personnel matters including hiring, promoting and firing with the trustees. Acts as librarys public relations representative in the community.

Responsible for material, equipment and service expenditures.

Exercises leadership in the further development of library services in community, region and state.

Develops professional skills through continuing education. Participates in state, regional and national library organizations.

 

Requirements:

 
A Masters Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school with five years of professional library work and three years of administrative and supervisory responsibility at a public library is required. 

Benefits:

Health insurance, dental insurance, 14 paid holidays, paid sick time, paid vacation time 

Salary: 

$60,000-$70,000 
 

Closing Date:

06/25/2024