Library Director
Metuchen Public Library, NJ
Job posted to this site on February 23rd at 10:51am
Application Deadline: March 16th 2024
Full Time
Job Description
The Board of Trustees seeks an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as its next Library Director.
Metuchen Public Library is at the heart of our 15,000-person community and enjoys Borough-wide community engagement. The library offers diverse and inclusive programs, services, an experienced staff, and provides a welcoming public space where community groups meet, local artists perform and display their work, and access is available to all. Metuchen, the 2.5 square-mile “Brainy Borough,” is known for its rich history, cultural arts and thriving downtown, recently receiving the 2023 Great American Main Street Award. Residents also enjoy easy access to New York City and The Middlesex Greenway. Nearby, in New Brunswick, Rutgers University offers higher educational and cultural opportunities.
Responsibilities: The Director will work with 5 full-time and 11 part-time employees, and a $1 million budget to ensure full access to all library resources. The Director is responsible for administration of the staff, facility, finances, planning, policies, programming, fundraising, and all public relations for the library, as well as fostering relationships with community partners, Borough government and all stakeholders. Key initiatives include library upgrades and capital improvements for the facility which requires a leader able to guide various professionals and staff toward successful outcomes.
Qualifications: A minimum of three years of relevant, successful leadership experience, and an ALA-accredited Masters Degree in Library and Information Science is required. A new Director, currently living outside of NJ will have 1 year to move to NJ. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills, a proven track record of project management, a collaborative outlook, and the ability to effectively lead and develop library staff, knowledge of best practices and trends in library technologies, and experience with community engagement and partnership development. The Director must also embrace and promote diversity and inclusivity among staff and patrons.
Compensation and Benefits: The salary is $85,000 to $93,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience) for this full-time position with an excellent benefit package.
For consideration in confidence, please email your PDF cover letter, resume and three references to librarydirectorsearch@gmail.com Questions and inquiries may be addressed to Alan or Leslie Burger of Library Development Solutions, alanburger@librarydevelopment.com.
The Metuchen Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer, located at 480 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJ 08840. Review of applications and interviews will begin immediately until the position is filled. Only candidates selected for interviews will be notified. Employment is contingent upon a successful background and reference check.
Location
Metuchen Public Library, 480 Middlesex Ave, Metuchen, NJCompensation
$85,000 - $93,000 yearly
Application URL or Email
Submit specified application materials to librarydirectorsearch@gmail.com.