Library Director: Lead Community Impact & Growth

Southeastern NY Library Resources Council; Town of Rosendale (NY); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

NYS retirement

Professional development

Starting salary: $65,000

Job summary

Rosendale Public Library in Ulster County, NY seeks a dynamic Library Director to lead daily operations, staff oversight, budget, programming and community relations.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the director will guide strategic planning, capital projects, grant administration and partnerships with Friends of the Library, while fostering lifelong learning and access to digital resources for a rural community.

Qualifications

• Masters in Library Science and library experience.
• Possession of NYS Public Librarian certificate required.
• Grant writing and administration experience.
• Familiarity with special district library administration.
• Experience with capital projects.
• Experience with community programming in small staff environments.

Responsibilities

• Hiring, training, and supervising all employees and volunteers.
• Work closely with the Librarian 1 and multiple part-time staff.
• Overseeing the ongoing capital project of the library.
• Overseeing the planning, implementation and ongoing evaluation of library programs and services.
• Hiring contractors for facilities maintenance and ensuring a safe public space.
• Managing collection development across print, digital, and other formats.
• Collaborating with staff and Board to improve library services.
• Developing and managing the library’s annual budget and financial reporting.
• Strategic planning, policy creation, and fiscal oversight with the Board.
• Applying for and managing grants from public and private sources.
• Developing partnerships including Friends of the Library.
• Coordinating with bookkeepers on payroll, benefits and financial reporting.
• Ensuring technology remains current and accessible.
• Managing public presence across channels and press outreach.
• Representing the mission, vision, and values of the Library.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Sierra ILS familiarity

Grants administration

Capital projects

Community programming

Public library leadership

Education

Master's Degree in Library Science

Tools

Sierra ILS

Job description

Rosendale Public Library in Ulster County, NY seeks a dynamic Library Director to lead daily operations, staff oversight, budget, programming and community relations.

Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the director will guide strategic planning, capital projects, grant administration and partnerships with Friends of the Library, while fostering lifelong learning and access to digital resources for a rural community.