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Interim Director, Rye Public Library (Rye, NH)
Interim Director, Rye Public Library, Rye NH
The Rye Public Library is seeking an Interim Library Director to begin immediately. This part position (20/30 hours per week) offers $45 per hour and requires an individual with strong administrative and supervisory experience to manage daily operations and a team of 10 employees (4 full-time, 6 part-time). The duration of the job will be at least two months as we search for a permanent director.
The Rye Library is a vibrant community hub, boasting an active adult and children/youth department, a busy calendar of programs, and numerous community meetings. We're open 55 hours a week, serving as a vital asset to the town.
Duties and Responsibilities
As the Interim Library Director, you'll be responsible for a variety of essential tasks, including:
• Staff Management: Schedule and manage staff
• Financial Administration: Prepare and submit payroll, tabulate employee benefit time reporting and submit and pay invoices
• Collection Oversight: Overseeing the acquisition, cataloging, and processing of all adult materials.
• Public Service: Providing desk coverage as needed.
• Board Engagement: Attending Trustees’ meetings.
• Flexible Availability: Willingness to work Saturday and evening hours if necessary.
Qualifications
Required Skills
• A strong commitment to public service.
• The ability to develop good working relations with staff and the public.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Technical proficiency with circulation software and other library applications.
• Proven management and supervisory experience in a public library.
Qualifications
While a Master of Library Science (MLS) is preferred, essential qualifications include significant library administrative and public service experience.
Full/Part Time
Temporary
Education
BA/BS
Salary
$45.00 / hourClosing Date
Until filled
How to Apply
Please send letter of application and resume to JoAnn Hodgdon, Chair, Library Board of Trustees, Email: joannhodgdon26@gmail.com
Posted
2025-07-27 | Quick link to this job