Visionary Library Director & Community Leader

Bradbury Miller Associates; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

Jackson County Library District in Oregon seeks a professional, proactive leader to serve as its next Library Director. The Director will provide strategic, administrative, and operational leadership, guiding the district's five-year plan, building trust, and advancing forward-thinking priorities for 15 libraries and a 133 FTE staff.

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, relationship-focused, and able to inspire staff while managing budget and programs.

Qualifications

• Masters of Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution.
• Seven years of supervisory and leadership experience in a public library.

Responsibilities

• Developing the district's vision, goals, and strategic objectives in partnership with the Board of Trustees
• Establishing operational priorities aligned with those goals and applicable legislative requirements
• Administering district policies, recommending policy updates, and providing executive support to the board
• Cultivating strong relationships throughout the community and with state and national organizations
• Collaborating with the Jackson County Library Foundation and Friends of the Library to strengthen fundraising and volunteer engagement
• Preparing and overseeing the district's annual budget
• Remaining current with emerging library trends and technologies
• Ensuring that library collections, facilities, and services continue to meet the evolving needs of Jackson County residents

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Education

MLS from an ALA-accredited program

Job description

Jackson County Library District in Oregon seeks a professional, proactive leader to serve as its next Library Director. The Director will provide strategic, administrative, and operational leadership, guiding the district's five-year plan, building trust, and advancing forward-thinking priorities for 15 libraries and a 133 FTE staff.

The ideal candidate will be collaborative, relationship-focused, and able to inspire staff while managing budget and programs.