Assistant Director — Library Leadership (Full-Time, 4‑Day Week)

Vermontlibraries; St. Albans (VT); On-site; USD 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The St. Albans Free Library in St. Albans, VT is seeking a full-time Assistant Director to work 35 hours over four days per week. The role focuses on overseeing library operations with the Director, managing bookkeeping and budgets, planning programs, and enhancing services for patrons.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s or MLS/MLIS, library certification, and at least three years of public library experience, plus strong communication and technology skills. Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, MLS/MLIS, or Vermont Library Certification preferred.
• At least three years public library experience.
• Advanced technology skills; highly organized and resourceful; strong customer service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all library functions with the Director.
• Handle bookkeeping (QuickBooks) & budget management.
• Coordinate programming, collection development, and technology oversight.
• Perform other administrative duties as needed.

Skills

Public library experience

Strong communication

Highly organized

Team collaboration

Customer service

Technology skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MLS/MLIS

Vermont Library Certification

Tools

KOHA

CLOVER

Aspen

Job description

The St. Albans Free Library in St. Albans, VT is seeking a full-time Assistant Director to work 35 hours over four days per week. The role focuses on overseeing library operations with the Director, managing bookkeeping and budgets, planning programs, and enhancing services for patrons.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s or MLS/MLIS, library certification, and at least three years of public library experience, plus strong communication and technology skills. Equal Opportunity Employer.