Library Director

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

Salary: $30,000.00 - $35,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Oct 2, 2026

The Board of Trustees of the Poestenkill Library seeks a creative, energetic, and collaborative director to continue its commitment to library service and community connection.

An association library for a population of fewer than 5,000, the Poestenkill Library is both the geographic as well as the figurative center of town. Known for its vibrant and award-winning programming, the Library attracts patrons from throughout the area for its friendly staff, its picturesque facility, and its varied services.

With the support of an active Friends group and dedicated staff, this small-town library is a magical place. This position offers an exciting opportunity for a director who enjoys creative control and who wishes to have a lasting impact on an appreciative community.

Responsibilities for this position include management of all library services, supervision and development of support staff and volunteers, development of library programming, and budget preparation.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Two academic years of study
• Experience with community outreach

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree
• Experience with administration of a library

Employment Type/Salary

• Part-time-30 hours/week
• Salary range: $30,000-$35,000

A more detailed job description can be found with the attachment below and on the Library’s website.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and names of three references via email to [e-mail].