Library Director - Lead a Growing Community Library

Illinois; Saint Francis, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 118,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The City of St. Francis Library is seeking a dynamic Library Director to lead a 15-person staff, oversee a $750,000 annual budget, and work with the Library Board and city partners to advance community library services.

The ideal candidate will hold a Grade 1 Public Library Certification, a Master’s in Library or Information Science, and have proven experience in budgeting, supervision, and library marketing to engage a diverse community.

Qualifications

• Experience in budget development and management.
• Strong leadership and staff development abilities.
• Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders including the public, Board, and city staff.

Responsibilities

• Leads a staff of 15 full- and part-time employees.
• Administers an annual operating budget of $750,000.
• Interacts with Library Board, Common Council, and city staff to advance library goals.

Skills

Budget management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Recruitment & development

Marketing

Education

Master's degree in Library or Information Science

Grade 1 Public Library Certification

Job description

The City of St. Francis Library is seeking a dynamic Library Director to lead a 15-person staff, oversee a $750,000 annual budget, and work with the Library Board and city partners to advance community library services.

The ideal candidate will hold a Grade 1 Public Library Certification, a Master’s in Library or Information Science, and have proven experience in budgeting, supervision, and library marketing to engage a diverse community.