NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is hiring: Library Director in Troy
NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION, Troy, NY, United States
The Petersburgh Public Library — a small municipal library located in eastern Rensselaer County, NY — seeks an energetic and creative individual with administrative experience and a strong commitment to the community for the position of Library Director.
Serving a user population of approximately 1400, the library is governed by a seven-member board of trustees and is a member of the Upper Hudson Library System. The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and holds primary responsibility for the day-to-day operation and management of the Library. Along with regular customer service and public relations, other duties include collection, service, and program planning; budget management; supervision of staff and volunteers; community outreach; fund raising; and grant writing.
The position is scheduled to work 26 hours per week with a schedule that supports library services, programs, and events. The position requires a two-year college degree or equivalent, and the ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, excellent communication skills, strong technology skills, and an appreciation for the importance of public library service in a small community. Fund-raising, grant writing, and library experience will be considered a plus. The Library Director’s annual salary will start at $26,000.
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Serving a user population of approximately 1400, the library is governed by a seven-member board of trustees and is a member of the Upper Hudson Library System. The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and holds primary responsibility for the day-to-day operation and management of the Library. Along with regular customer service and public relations, other duties include collection, service, and program planning; budget management; supervision of staff and volunteers; community outreach; fund raising; and grant writing.
The position is scheduled to work 26 hours per week with a schedule that supports library services, programs, and events. The position requires a two-year college degree or equivalent, and the ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, excellent communication skills, strong technology skills, and an appreciation for the importance of public library service in a small community. Fund-raising, grant writing, and library experience will be considered a plus. The Library Director’s annual salary will start at $26,000.
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