Creative Library Director: Shape a Community Hub (Part-Time)

NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The Poestenkill Library seeks a creative, energetic director to lead all library services, supervise staff and volunteers, and develop community programming in a small association library serving fewer than 5,000 people.

The position offers creative control and a lasting impact on the community, with responsibilities including budget preparation, community outreach, and program development. Salary is $30,000-$35,000 for part-time 30 hours per week, with an Oct 2, 2026 deadline.

Qualifications

• Two academic years of study
• Experience with community outreach
• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Experience with administration of a library preferred

Responsibilities

• Management of all library services
• supervision and development of support staff and volunteers
• development of library programming
• budget preparation

Skills

Community outreach

Education

Two academic years of study

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Poestenkill Library seeks a creative, energetic director to lead all library services, supervise staff and volunteers, and develop community programming in a small association library serving fewer than 5,000 people.

The position offers creative control and a lasting impact on the community, with responsibilities including budget preparation, community outreach, and program development. Salary is $30,000-$35,000 for part-time 30 hours per week, with an Oct 2, 2026 deadline.