Director, Otis Library (Otis)
The Board of Trustees of the Otis Library is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Library Director. The Otis Library Director will join us at a pivotal time as we work towards a Small Population Grant for a new building. This job has great upside for the right candidate.
Here are the qualifications:
· General knowledge and experience with library principles and practices. Minimum educational qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and MBLC Basic Library Techniques completion within five years of employment.
· Leadership quality, motivation, and a vision for the needs of a rural population, including under-served community members. Research grant opportunities, serve as Project Director as needed, and participate in new initiatives from the Board of Trustees.
· The Library Director should be able to select, train, assist, supervise, and evaluate personnel.
· Supervise library services, operations, activities, material selections, weeding, and collection development.
· Ability to speak and serve as the library’s liaison with the community. Speak before groups and boards as needed. Communicate library information effectively in writing, including the ARIS Report, State Report, annual Otis Town Report, and local monthly newsletters and newspaper articles.
· Responsible for budget management, and preparation for the annual budget for the Board of Trustees. In charge of the expenditure of funds.
· Competent with technology and social media. Assist staff and patrons with old and new technologies.
The position pays $20-$25/hour for 25-30 hours/week. There will be opportunities to increase the hours as time goes on.
Please see our application packet or pick one up at Otis Library, 48 North Main Road, Otis, MA 01253
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree and completion of MBLC Basic Library Techniques within five years of employment
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary Range
$20.00 - $25.00 / hour
Closing Date
How to Apply
For a full application packet, please email us at otislibrary@cwmars.org or go to our website Otislibraryma.org to download the application packet.
All interested candidates can email your resume to otislibrary@cwmars.org
Posted
2024-08-15