Assistant Library Director: Programs, Outreach & Strategy

Librarylinknj; Montville Township (NJ); Híbrido; USD 72.000 - 88.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

NJ PERS pension plan

Equal Opportunity Employer

Descripción de la vacante

Montville Township Public Library seeks an innovative Assistant Director to join the leadership team, overseeing daily operations, staff supervision, and acting in the Director’s absence. This role emphasizes marketing, outreach, and collaborative planning with the Board and township officials.

The successful candidate will bring MLS/MLIS credentials, at least four years of management experience, and strong communication skills.

Formación

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Ability to obtain New Jersey Professional Librarian Certification.
• Minimum four years of post-MLS/MLIS professional experience with demonstrated management or administrative experience.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily library operations and supervise staff.
• Lead programs, services, and community outreach efforts.
• Develop marketing, public relations, and fundraising strategies with the Director and Board.
• Plan and participate in strategic planning and library events, including 2027 planning process.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Strategic planning

Public relations/marketing

Grant writing

Event management

Excellent writing & communication

Educación

MLS or MLIS (ALA-accredited)

NJ Professional Librarian Certification

Descripción del empleo

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 the 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.

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three references to Library Director, Catherine LaBelle at [e-mail] . Resumes and cover letters will be accepted until October, 17. Employment offers are conditional upon successful background and reference checks and include a three-month probationary period.

The Montville Township Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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