Head Librarian/Director - Highgate Library& Community Center (Highgate, VT)
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HIGHGATE LIBRARY AND COMMUNITY CENTER is seeking a HEAD LIBRARIAN/DIRECTOR who will plan, manage, and direct the operations, programs, services, and personnel of the Highgate Library and Community Center. This person will manage employees and volunteers, manage library collections, and maintain responsibility for administrative work. A successful candidate will have knowledge of grant funding opportunities and a history of successful grant writing.Duties include:Directing operations of library programs.Providing support to the Trustees.Working with Trustees to set short and long-term goals for the library and overseeing their execution.Overseeing personnel administration.Advocating on behalf of the library and community center.The candidate must be an effective manager, have strong communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, and be knowledgeable of the workings of libraries. Should possess a Certificate of Public Librarianship or a degree in Library Sciences or be willing to work towards accreditation. Prefer 5 years of library experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory capacity. Shall have excellent public speaking, written, and oral communication skills. Will recognize the tremendous opportunity underway in Highgate and work to build partnerships, market the operations of the library and community center, while being responsive to community needs.Pay range: $42,000-$52,000 and is commensurate with skills and experience.Please submit resume, cover letter, and references. Cover letter should include interest in the position, relevant qualifications, and experience. Please submit by Friday, June 28, 2024 to: Highgate Town Offices, PO Box 189, Highgate VT 05459 c/o Rebecca Manning or via email tormanning@.#J-18808-Ljbffr