Library Director, Red Wing Public Library (MN)

The Red Wing Public Library (MN) seeks an innovative and community-building leader as its next Library Director. Serving nearly 17,000 residents from a single branch, with 10.23 FTE staff and a $1.3 million budget, the Red Wing Public Library seeks a new director who will tap into the full potential of the staff, board, and community.  Library highlights include a flourishing youth services program, a diverse and relevant collection, and a strong commitment to excellent customer service.  Creativity, innovation, experience, and collaboration all have a home here. 

The City of Red Wing is a sprawling riverfront community nestled among the bluffs of southeast Minnesota’s Mississippi River Valley. It offers a blend of enviable natural environments, community pride, and quick access to the Twin Cities of Minneapolis-St. Paul. Named for a leader of the Mdewakanton Dakota, Red Wing is a city rich in natural beauty, with a vibrant arts scene and thriving local businesses. It is home to the Red Wing campus of Minnesota State College Southeast and maintains a robust park system with access to the Mississippi River and He Mni Can-Barn Bluff. Venues like the Sheldon Theatre and the Central Park Bandshell offer musical and theatrical experiences for everyone, while downtown Red Wing provides a unique mix of restaurants and retail shops with a “Main Street America” vibe. Music in the Park happens all summer; fall brings the Red Wing Arts Festival, and winter is conquered when the Big Turn Music Festival warms up dozens of venues across the city. 

Red Wing is proud of its strong partnership with the Prairie Island Indian Community. Red Wing has an active Hispanic Outreach organization, and the high school boasts a Black Student Union, a Native American Student Association, and a Gender and Sexuality Alliance. Every year the city enjoys a Hispanic Heritage Festival and a Juneteenth celebration, and this year brought its first Pride Celebration.  Red Wing strives to be a place where every person feels at home. 

Responsibilities: The Library Director serves as the chief administrative officer with authority to implement Library Board policy for the City of Red Wing. The director reports to a 9-member board, works closely with the Council Administrator, and serves on the city’s department head team. This person will also direct the library staff; maintain collections of library materials; perform a variety of complex administrative, supervisory, and professional tasks in order to plan, coordinate, and direct the activities of the library; operate the department in an efficient, customer service-oriented manner; implement City Council directives; and continue to promote and sustain a positive working environment. The new director will continue strengthening the library’s connections with the increasingly diverse Red Wing community. 

Qualifications: A Master’s in Library Science, seven (7) years of progressively responsible work in a library setting, and five (5) years of supervisory experience are required. The ideal candidate will be a strong advocate for intellectual freedom and possess excellent communication skills.   

Compensation: The City of Red Wing has a fifteen-step salary range. The hiring salary range for this position is $90,637 – $107,828 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and comes with an excellent fringe benefits package. 

For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Brian C. Hare (brianhare@bradburymiller.com). This position closes on Sunday, August 6, 2023. 

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Submit specified application materials to brianhare@bradburymiller.com.