Part-Time Library Director

Berkshirejobs; Massachusetts; Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement savings plan

Job summary

Town of Clarksburg is seeking a part-time Library Director to lead daily operations and work hands-on with staff and patrons.

The role includes budget management, collection development, programming, and community collaboration in a small-town library setting.

Qualifications

• Customer service excellence and strong communication are essential.
• Experience supervising library staff and coordinating teams is preferred.
• Ability to manage budgets, grants, and reporting to state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily library operations and staff scheduling.
• Provide circulation, reference, and general library services to patrons.
• Manage the library budget, grants, purchasing, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain print, media, and digital collections.
• Coordinate community events and programs.
• Collaborate with Board, town officials, and school partners.
• Ensure compliance with state library requirements and funding.

Skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Communication

Community engagement

Budget management

Tools

Library software

Cataloging systems

Job description

The Town of Clarksburg, Massachusetts, is seeking an energetic, adaptable, and community-minded part-time Library Director to lead the day-to-day operations of the Clarksburg Library.

This is a hands-on leadership position. Because ours is a small community library, the Director works side-by-side with library staff and regularly assists patrons. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community while overseeing a broad range of library operations, including staff supervision, collection development, programming, budgeting, building maintenance, and community engagement.

Clarksburg is a town of approximately 1,650 residents nestled in the northern Berkshires, just north of North Adams, Massachusetts, and south of Stamford, Vermont.

The Clarksburg Library is a member of CW/MARS and is located adjacent to the K-8 Clarksburg School, providing an excellent opportunity for collaboration with students, teachers, and the school community

We are looking for a Director who enjoys working directly with people, values excellent customer service, and is excited to help shape the future of a small-town public library.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily library operations, including staff scheduling and supervision
• Work directly with patrons by providing circulation, reference, and general library services
• Manage the library budget, grants, purchasing, and state reporting requirements
• Maintain and develop the library’s print, media, and digital collections
• Coordinate community events, educational activities, and special programming
• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees, town officials, school personnel, and other community partners
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts state library certification and funding requirements
• Maintain the library facility and coordinate building-related needs
• Support implementation of the library’s long-range plan and community goals
• Learn and effectively use library software and other technology systems for both internal operations and public services

Position Details:

Schedule: 25 hours per week
Salary: $22-$24 per hour
Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan

The Library Director reports directly to the Board of Library Trustees and works collaboratively with other town departments, committees, and community organizations.