Assistant Library Director

Montville Township Public Library; Montville Township (NJ); On-site; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

Montville Township Public Library in New Jersey seeks an innovative, community-minded leader for the Assistant Library Director role. This senior manager oversees daily operations, staff supervision, and acts in the Director's absence.

You will collaborate with the Board, township officials, and partners to guide governance and strategic planning. The position focuses on public services, programming, marketing, and fundraising, with responsibilities in grant writing, events, and outreach.

Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution and the ability to obtain NJ Professional Librarian Certification.
• Minimum of four years of post-MLS/MLIS professional experience, including demonstrated management or administrative experience.
• Exempt, 40-hour-per-week position with weekday, evening, and weekend hours.
• Montville Township Public Library is a Civil Service employer.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and supervise staff; assume responsibility in the Director’s absence.
• Collaborate with Board of Trustees and Township officials on governance and policy.
• Lead marketing, public relations, communications, and community engagement initiatives.
• Plan and manage public programs, outreach, and collection development budgets.
• Support grant writing and fundraising efforts to advance Library services.

Skills

Excellent writing

Excellent communication

Management skills

Creativity

Initiative

Marketing/PR experience

Strategic planning

Programming & outreach

Education

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution

NJ Professional Librarian Certification

Job description

The Montville Township Public Library, located in northern Morris County with convenient access to I-80 and I-287, seeks an innovative, creative, and community-minded professional to join our leadership team. The Library serves a growing suburban community of approximately 22,450 residents.

The Assistant Library Director plays a key role in the administration and development of the Library, overseeing daily operations, supervising and coaching staff, and assuming responsibility for the Library in the Director’s absence, including working with the Board of Trustees and Township officials.

As Head of Programs & Services, this position provides leadership for public services, programming, community outreach, and collection development. The Assistant Director will oversee Children’s and Young Adult collection development budgets and help plan and manage the Library’s large-scale cultural, educational, and family events.

The Assistant Director will also take a leading role in marketing, public relations, communications, and community engagement, developing strategies to increase awareness and use of Library services. The position will work closely with the Director, staff, Board, and community partners on strategic planning and implementation, including the Library’s upcoming 2027 strategic planning process. Grant writing and fundraising support are also part of the position.

The successful candidate will be an excellent writer and communicator with strong management skills, creativity, initiative, and a genuine commitment to excellent library service. Experience in marketing/PR, strategic planning, programming, community outreach, grant writing, or event management is highly desirable.

Qualifications: MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution and ability to obtain a New Jersey Professional Librarian Certification. A minimum of four years of post‑MLS/MLIS professional experience, including demonstrated management or administrative experience, is required.

This is an exempt, 40‑hour‑per‑week position with weekday, evening, and weekend hours. The Montville Township Public Library is covered under Civil Service. This position offers a starting salary of $80,000. All employees participate in the NJ PERS pension plan.

The Montville Township Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.