Library Director: Lead Programs, People & Budget

Ramapo Catskill Library System; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Tomkins Cove Public Library seeks a dynamic Library Director I to mentor staff, develop programs, manage facilities, and engage with the community. The successful candidate will work with diverse groups and contribute to budget development as part of strategic leadership.

Responsibilities include supervising personnel, recruiting and hiring, coordinating services, and implementing annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science/Library Information Science from an ALA-accredited college or university.
• New York State Public Library certificate required.
• Three years of professional library experience, including two years in a public library in an administrative or supervisory capacity.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of all personnel and staff development.
• Recruitment, hiring, and management of library personnel.
• Coordination of services and professional development.
• Management of the physical property and facilities.
• Develop and monitor annual operating and capital budgets with the Board of Trustees.
• Implement short- and long-range strategic planning goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Budget planning

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science or Library Information Science (ALA-accredited)

New York State Public Library certificate

Job description

Tomkins Cove Public Library seeks a dynamic Library Director I to mentor staff, develop programs, manage facilities, and engage with the community. The successful candidate will work with diverse groups and contribute to budget development as part of strategic leadership.

Responsibilities include supervising personnel, recruiting and hiring, coordinating services, and implementing annual operating and capital budgets in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. Strong communication is essential.