Interim Executive Director

The Timberland Regional Library (TRL) is seeking an experienced, high-energy Interim Executive Director to lead the district through a transition in leadership and a possible levy lid lift. The Interim Executive Director will act as the dynamic face of the Library, fostering strong community connections and overseeing strategic direction. The role is temporary with a term of six to twelve months.

Responsibilities

• Develop and direct strategies to meet library goals and objectives; demonstrate a strong commitment to the delivery of quality library services.
• Promote library programming within the community, deliver high-quality presentations to relevant groups, and garner public support and feedback on library services.
• Ensure that TRL continues to meet the needs of our diverse and sizable service area by regularly communicating with key community groups, public service organizations, and public officials.
• Oversee preparation of board packets, including information on expenditure of resources, budget and funds, operational updates, and current services and programs.
• As TRL’s lead visionary, work with the Board and leadership team to evaluate the organization and foster continuous improvement of programs, services, projects, and initiatives.
• Delegate operational and administrative-level tasks to the appropriate department.
• Review and approve new procedures or changes to current procedures; initiate review and development of new policies with the Board.
• Review and approve grant applications and staffing levels for the district.

Core Skills and Qualities

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal staff, outside organizations, and the general public.
• Positively reflect TRL’s mission, vision, and values to staff and public.
• Effective organizational and time‑management skills, including multitasking, managing multiple projects, and adapting to changing priorities.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrate quality customer service.
• Exhibit reliability and dependability; punctuality and regular attendance.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and flexibility.
• Work well with others, show respect, and contribute to the team.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with managers, employees, patrons, Friends groups, and the public.
• Ability to review, analyze, and interpret reports, business correspondence, governmental regulations, and procedural manuals.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to establish priorities and organize workload; strong delegation skills.
• Strategic short‑range and long‑range planning.

Experience

• Desired but not required: Successful experience managing a community library or other government or school entity of similar size and budget operations in various library environments (including medium and large libraries); or operating a wide‑ranging multi‑million‑dollar organization in rural areas; or working successfully with public‑sector unions and collective bargaining agreements; or organizing a public levy vote, especially a library district’s levy lid lift; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Education

• Desired but not required: Master’s Degree in Library and Information Science; or Master’s Degree in Public Administration; or Master’s Degree in Business Administration; and/or CPA or other financial/accounting experience or certification.

Licenses, Certifications, and Special Requirements

• A state Librarian Certification (for Washington or another state) is desired but not required.
• Must pass and maintain a criminal background check and credit check.
• Must have a valid Washington State driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

Technology Requirements

• Strong computer skills in a Windows‑based environment.
• Library technology, resources, databases, and software.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills (Outlook, Word, SharePoint, Teams).

Physical and Environmental Conditions

• Work performed in a busy, service‑oriented office with frequent interruptions and under the continual pressure to meet deadlines and handle competing priorities.
• Travel required to attend meetings at other sites and locations, or to participate in work‑related assignments.

Salary Range: $13,333 - $17,500 per month (dependent on qualification), with benefits.

Duration of Tenure: 6 to 12 months.

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