ECDI Program Director, Evergreen Collaborative Development Initiative (Danvers)
The Evergreen Collaborative Development Initiative (ECDI), under the fiscal sponsorship of North of Boston Library Exchange, Inc., is a community of consortia and libraries working cooperatively to identify, fund, and assist in the implementation of key development projects for the Evergreen Integrated Library System, an open-source library management solution.
The Program Director serves as the primary administrator and support specialist for the Evergreen Collaborative Development Initiative (ECDI). This 20-hour-per-week position with the North of Boston Library Exchange is fully remote.
Duties Include:
* Working with the ECDI development committee to select development projects and with the ECDI oversight committee to ensure smooth overall operations
* Coordinating contracting, payment and scheduling for ECDI-funded projects in cooperation with NOBLE staff
* Managing and prioritizing the backlog of features and bugs documented by ECDI members
* Writing and/or editing software requirements for selected development projects
* Performing and coordinating detailed technical testing of development projects in all phases
* Actively engaging with and acting as a link between stakeholders, developers, and end users
* Serving as a liaison between ECDI and the Evergreen ILS open source software development community
* Collaborating with member and non-member library organizations to secure funding for development projects
* Identifying tools and technologies to improve service and processes for members
* Maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books, journals, and other literature, and attending related seminars and conferences
* Managing the evergreencdi.org website and associated mailing lists
* Managing ECDI’s public presence including social media and press releases
Qualifications
Requirements
* Undergraduate degree
* Experience working with or in libraries
* Massachusetts residency
* Ability to work effectively remotely, including managing and facilitating virtual meetings as well as off-site in-person meetings
* Demonstrated capacity for self-directed learning, showing initiative, and quickly adopting new technologies
Desired qualifications
* Experience working with open source software, particularly the Evergreen Integrated Library System
* Experience with version control, testing, and continuous delivery
* Experience working in project management
* Ability to manage a budget
* Ability to communicate technical ideas effectively to a non-technical audience
* Demonstrated contribution to open-source projects or their documentation
* Familiarity with virtual collaboration tools such as Google Drive, Zoom, IRC, etc.
* Ability to manage a WordPress website and associated plugins
Full/Part Time
Part Time
Education
BA/BS
Salary Range
$37.44 - $45.55 / hour
Closing Date
How to Apply
To apply, send a resume and cover letter to employment@evergreencdi.org by Thursday, July 31, 2025.
Posted
2025-07-09