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Job Opportunity: Director of the Katonah Village Library
Katonah, New York

Katonah is a picturesque hamlet known for its cultural life, creative community, and strong spirit of engagement. The Katonah Village Library serves as a cornerstone of village life—a welcoming hub for learning, inspiration, and connection. Our library is known for its exceptional programming, dedicated staff, and active board of trustees. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit association library, the Katonah Village Library is deeply rooted in its community, with programs and services shaped by the needs and interests of those it serves.

We are seeking an innovative, supportive leader with strong planning skills—experienced in strategic implementation, capital fundraising, and community engagement—who brings vision, energy, and a visible presence throughout the library. The ideal candidate will have an approachable style that encourages connection, fosters creativity, and brings positivity to daily operations and long-term development. The Library has recently completed a Strategic Plan and is now engaged in a long-range Master Planning process, offering the next Director an exciting opportunity to guide these initiatives from vision to reality.

Key Responsibilities

The Director oversees the entire operations of the library and is responsible for ensuring it meets the educational, cultural, and informational needs of the community. Responsibilities include:

• Leadership & Administration: Provide day-to-day leadership for library operations, services, and policies. Foster a collaborative and mission-driven workplace culture. Serve as the executive liaison to the Board of Trustees. Attend all board and committee meetings; provide regular updates on operations, finances, and strategic initiatives; and support the board’s role in oversight and advocacy.
• Staff Management: Supervise a team of two full-time librarians and twenty part-time staff members. Lead hiring, training, evaluation, and staff development efforts.
• Financial Oversight: Develop and manage the library’s budgets, ensure financial sustainability, and oversee fiscal planning and reporting.
• Development & Fundraising: Manage a part-time development manager, actively participating in fundraising, donor relations, campaign strategy, grant writing, and major gift cultivation.
• Programs & Community Engagement: Collaborate with staff and community partners to maintain and expand programs and events. Represent the library publicly and build relationships with local organizations.
• Marketing & Communications: Lead outreach efforts to promote resources and programs across platforms. Enhance the library’s community presence.
• Strategic & Master Planning: Work with the Board and Master Planning Committee to implement the Strategic Plan and evolving Master Plan.
• Collection Oversight: Guide collection development to reflect community needs and interests.
• Facility Oversight: Ensure the library building and grounds are maintained and safe.
• Technology & Administration: Have experience with or willingness to learn systems like Google for Nonprofits, WordPress, ADP, NYS Annual Report, Canva, and DonorPerfect.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program and eligibility for New York State Public Librarian certification within one year.
• Experience with increasing responsibilities in library roles, including managing people, programs, and budgets.
• Strong leadership, team management, and public service skills.
• Experience in budgeting, fundraising, community outreach, and strategic planning.
• A passion for libraries and the ability to inspire staff, trustees, and community members.
• Technological competence and willingness to learn new platforms.

Salary Range: $100,000 – $120,000, commensurate with experience

Benefits include employer-paid health and dental insurance, participation in NYSLRS, generous leave, and support for professional development.

To Apply: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Please submit a resume, cover letter, and three references by September 15 to tokvlboardoftrustees@gmail.com.