Executive Director

Carroll County Public Library; New Windsor (MD); Hybrid; USD 145,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Flexible spending account

MD State Teacher’s Pension

403(b) retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Generous time off (annual)

Job summary

Carroll County Public Library invites applications for the position of Executive Director, the chief executive officer responsible for the library’s mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability. The role reports to the seven-member Board of Library Trustees and guides vision across operations, finances, facilities, technology, and personnel.

The Executive Director leads a nationally recognized public library system, champions innovation and lifelong learning, and ensures

Qualifications

• Master's degree in library science (ALA-accredited) is required.
• Minimum 5 years as a professional librarian with at least 2 years in an administrative or supervisory capacity.
• Relocation to Carroll County is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary leadership to advance the Library's mission, strategic priorities, and sustainability.
• Lead operations, finances, facilities, technology, and personnel to ensure high-quality service.
• Report to the seven-member Board of Library Trustees and establish organizational priorities and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Budget management

Staff supervision

Education

ALA-accredited MLS

Job description

Under the direction of the Board of Library Trustees, the Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Carroll County Public Library (CCPL), providing visionary leadership to advance the Library's mission, strategic priorities, and long-term sustainability.

The Executive Director leads a nationally recognized public library system committed toinnovation, lifelong learning, exceptional customer service, and responsible stewardship of publicresources. Reporting directly to the seven-member Board of Library Trustees, the ExecutiveDirector establishes organizational priorities, develops and implements strategic initiatives, andensures the effective management of library operations, finances, facilities, technology, andpersonnel.

Salary

$145,000.00 to $170,000.00 annually

Benefits & Additional Compensation Info

Other benefits include

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance and a Flexible Spending Account
• Participation in MD State Teacher’s Pension
• 403(b) retirement savings plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous time off package (Annual)
  • Vacation – 15 days
  • Sick leave – 15 days (unlimited accrual)
  • Personal days – 6 days
  • Paid holidays – 13 days
• Annual professional development budget to support attendance at national and state conferences, executive leadership programs and other continuing education.
• Professional Memberships and Dues – membership in ALA, PLA, Maryland Library Association, and one executive leadership organization.
• Flexible schedule and limited remote working opportunities

Additional Info & Requirements

MD State Law Requirements: An applicant shall have:

• A master’s degree from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
• 5 years of experience as a professional librarian with at least 2 years of experience in an administrative orsupervisory capacity.

The Board of Trustees expects the new Executive Director to relocate to Carroll County and become an active andengaged community resident.

The Community

Located just northwest of Baltimore and within easy reach of Washington, D.C., southern Pennsylvania, and the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan region, Carroll County offers an exceptional quality of life that blends rural character with growing economic opportunity.

Home to 176,677 (2025) residents, Carroll County is a county of communities. Rolling farmland and historic main streets characterize Carroll County. Over the last decade, southern communities along the I-70 corridor have experienced significant residential and commercial growth. Together, these distinct areas create a community that values both its agricultural heritage and thoughtful economic development.

Residents enjoy the benefits of small-town living while remaining connected to major employment, educational,and cultural centers throughout the region. Across the county, people know their neighbors, volunteer in theircommunities, and take pride in preserving the character that has made Carroll County a desirable place to live forgenerations.

Links

External Job Ad
https://www.junegarcia.com/searches/carroll-county-public-library

HR Info

To apply, please forward electronic copies of the following information to [e-mail] by October 25, 2026:

• Compelling letter of interest
• Resume outlining how your experience meets the qualifications for the position
• Contact information for three work-related references, including a current supervisor, who will not becontacted until mutual interest is established.