Executive Director – Cecil County Public Library (MD)

The Cecil County Public Library (MD) Board of Trustees is seeking a communicative and creative leader with excellent analytical skills and the ability to envision the library’s bright future to serve as its next Executive Director. Serving a population of 104,000 residents across eight municipalities, Cecil County Public Library (CCPL) offers library services through six branch locations and one bookmobile. The director is responsible for leading and inspiring a dynamic team of 94 who have a history of innovative and award-winning librarianship to achieve an ambitious impact-oriented mission and vision for CCPL. Recent library highlights include an award winning 45,000 square foot North East Branch Library and Headquarters, and a newly reimagined space for teens and families at the Perryville Branch Library including an exterior Music and Play Garden.

Cecil County Maryland is on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, conveniently located midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. A notable water community, there are five rivers, the Bay and C&D Canal, within reach and worth exploring by boat and by land. Discover charming small towns such as the historic district of South Chesapeake City or the expansive Town of Perryville park on the banks of the Susquehanna River. Enjoy waterfront and award-winning dining, lighthouses, parks with miles of hiking trails, outdoor activities providing a wealth of opportunities for entertainment. Cecil County residents enjoy a rural environment, traditional farming communities and scenic byways, with quaint towns offering their own unique flair. The county has a cherished 350 year history, with families who have resided there for generations. Cecil County offers easy proximity to Mid-Atlantic cities, beaches and mountains.

Responsibilities: The Executive Director of the Cecil County Public Library (CCPL) serves as the library’s Chief Executive Officer. Reporting to the Board of Library Trustees, the Executive Director works with the Board to sustain and develop outstanding services and facilities throughout Cecil County while implementing effective public service and overseeing library staff. The Executive Director serves as CCPL’s representative at the community, county, and state levels, and to media outlets. The Executive Director is responsible for leading and inspiring a dynamic, innovative, and award-winning library staff to achieve the mission and vision for CCPL. The Executive Director oversees library operations throughout the county and develops effective budgets and strategies for advancing the mission and goals of the library. The Executive Director demonstrates principled librarianship, effective leadership, positive collaboration, and commitment to community welfare. For a full listing of job responsibilities, please see the job description linked at the bottom of this page.

Qualifications: A master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program, five years of public library experience, at least three of which must be branch manager of a large facility and/or senior administrative role. The position also requires the director to obtain State of Maryland licensure as a Director/Professional Librarian within six months of hire.

Compensation: The hiring salary range is $130,000 – $145,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.

For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com). Apply with a meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/) by clicking on Cecil County Public Library and the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, November 10, 2024.

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