Library Director

Kossuth/Palo Alto County Economic Development Corporation; Whittemore (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

The Whittemore Public Library is seeking a part-time Library Director (18-26 hours weekly) to manage day-to-day operations with the aid of the Assistant Director and Library Clerk. The role includes planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating all library activities, and serving as the primary public representative.

Responsibilities also include attending Board meetings, reporting statistics, drafting budgets and policies, ensuring compliance with laws, and maintaining fund allocations.

Qualifications

• Excellent telephone skills and daily public interaction.
• Proven ability to plan, organize, direct and coordinate library activities.
• Ability to prepare budgets and financial reports, and ensure legal compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage day‑to‑day library operations with the help of staff.
• Attend Board of Trustees meetings and report on library statistics.
• Draft and implement operational policies and long‑range goals.
• Serve as the primary public representative for the library.

Skills

Telephone skills

Public interaction

Job description

The Whittemore Public Library is seeking an individual to serve as a part-time (18-26 hrs weekly) “Library Director” to manage the day-to-day operations of the facility. The ideal candidate is responsible for planning, organizing, directing, and coordinating all activities of the Library, with the aid of the Assistant Director and Library Clerk. This person also directs library services including the formation and implementation of policies, long-range goals and objectives; attends Board of Trustee meetings, reports on library statistics, and helps draft/implement operational policies; prepares and submits annual budgets and reports, manages fund allocations, track financial reports; and ensures compliance with local and state laws. Acts as the primary public representative for the Whittemore Public Library.

An essential, important skill of this job is possessing excellent telephone skills and working daily with the public (and sometimes difficult people). Position open until filled. Salary dependent upon experience.

The Whittemore Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.