Library Director: Lead Community Programs & Partnerships

Malalibraries; Missouri; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

The Canton Public Library in Canton, Missouri is seeking a decisive and community-minded Library Director to lead operations, staff, budgeting, and outreach. You will work with the Board of Trustees to guide policy, funding, and programming that meet local needs.

This full-time role emphasizes stewardship, financial oversight, grant management, and collaboration with schools, government, and partners to strengthen library services for the rural community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong communication, organization, financial-management, technology, and community-relations skills.
• Ability to work effectively with the Board of Trustees, employees, patrons, community partners, and the public.

Responsibilities

• Implement Board approved policies and recommend operational and policy improvements.
• Prepare the annual budget in consultation with the Board Treasurer and monitor expenditures.
• Provide financial, statistical, and operational reports to the Board of Trustees.
• Supervise and direct library personnel and make recommendations regarding staffing and personnel matters.
• Prepare and manage grants and complete reports required by governing authorities, the Missouri State Auditor, and the Missouri State Library.
• Plan library programs and outreach activities that respond to community needs.
• Oversee library materials, equipment, technology, supplies, and patron services.
• Build positive relationships with schools, local government, community organizations, patrons, donors, and other partners.
• Promote the Library’s services, programs, and role in the community.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Financial management

Technology

Community relations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

The Canton Public Library in Canton, Missouri is seeking a decisive and community-minded Library Director to lead operations, staff, budgeting, and outreach. You will work with the Board of Trustees to guide policy, funding, and programming that meet local needs.

This full-time role emphasizes stewardship, financial oversight, grant management, and collaboration with schools, government, and partners to strengthen library services for the rural community.