Library Director: Lead Community Impact & Services

Vermontlibraries; Springfield (VT); On-site; USD 66,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Town of Springfield seeks a Library Director for the Springfield Town Library. This leadership role guides strategic planning, financial stewardship, and community programs to keep the library central to town life.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Library Science with public library background and may have the Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship within 3 years of hire. Excellent benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• MLS required.
• Public library experience required.
• Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship desired (can complete within 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Strategic planning and organizational leadership.
• Financial management and budget oversight.
• Collection development and information resources management.
• Information technology oversight for library systems and services.
• Facilities management and program space coordination.
• Grant monitoring and reporting.
• Supervise staff and volunteers; ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Grant writing

Public engagement

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship desired

Tools

IT oversight

Job description

Town of Springfield seeks a Library Director for the Springfield Town Library. This leadership role guides strategic planning, financial stewardship, and community programs to keep the library central to town life.

The ideal candidate holds a Master’s in Library Science with public library background and may have the Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship within 3 years of hire. Excellent benefits accompany the position.