November 2, 2009
- Head of Youth Services, J. V. Fletcher Library, Westford, MA
- Development Manager, Portland Public Library, Portland, ME
- Town Librarian, Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT
Head of Youth Services, J. V. Fletcher Library, Westford, MA
QUAL: ALA-accredited MLS degree; 3 — 5 years administrative-level public library experience. Enthusiastic and energetic customer service manner; programming budget of $15,200, collection budget of $48,000, personnel and management team responsibility. Dedicated and creative departmental staff.
DUTIES: Division Head overseeing Youth Services Dept. of busy, progressive public library. Open due to retirement of incumbent. Summer Reading Program nets 1,600 registrants per year.
SALARY: Depending on experience, range: $42,442 - $60,715. AA/EEO
TO APPLY: Letter of application, resume and three references to:
J. V. Fletcher Library
ATTN: Ellen Rainville, Library Director
50 Main St.
Westford MA 01886
www.westfordlibrary.org
978-692-5557
[erainville@westfordma.gov; 978-399-2312]
DEADLINE: December 7, 2009 until filled
Development Manager, Portland Public Library, Portland, ME
QUAL: Required: Degree from an accredited college or university; strong written, verbal and interpersonal skills; demonstrated success in fundraising in a web environment; strong ability to use technology, social networking resources and word processing; experience in data management and technology to communicate and perform research related activities, as well as experience using donor tracking software; strong service orientation and demeanor to provide a high level of service to a diverse public; well developed sense of humor, and demonstrated ability to maintain production deadlines and schedules.
Preferred: Graduate degree; experience in a library or non-profit environment; public relations, advertising or marketing experience.
DUTIES: Maine's largest public library, is seeking a dynamic and experienced fundraising professional as the Development Manager, to oversee the direction and scope of development efforts. Working with the Executive Director and Trustees, these efforts include annual giving, corporate sponsorships, major gifts, foundation grants, and special project fundraisers, to meet goals set by the Board of Trustees
SALARY: 25 hour position with excellent benefits and competitive pay scale (DOQ); supportive and collegial work environment.
TO APPLY: Resumes and cover letters to Human Resources, Portland Public Library, 5 Monument Square, Portland, Maine 04101 or albert@portland.lib.me.us.
DEADLINE: Review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled.
Town Librarian, Fairfield Public Library, Fairfield, CT
QUAL: A master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited program and a minimum of five years of increasingly responsible administrative library experience including a minimum of three years supervisory experience. Essential attributes and skills include: vision, creativity, energy and enthusiasm; superior written and oral communications ability; demonstrated success in effectively promoting library services to the community; political acumen; collaborative and consensus-building skills; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and "best practices" for library service. Proven success working effectively with a policy-making board, unions, and collaboratively with city officials is desirable.
DUTIES: Find Your Home in Fairfield! The Town of Fairfield (CT) seeks a Town Librarian to build on the Library's recent successes and lead it to new levels of excellence. Fairfield was ranked #9 as "the Best Place to Live in the US" (and #1 in the northeast) by CNN-Money.com in 2006. The Fairfield Library System serves a community of 58,000, in which 70% of all households have a library card with an approximate annual circulation of one million! Consisting of a Main library (60,000 sq. ft. building fully renovated in 2006, including the addition of an innovative Children's space and the outstanding Bruce S. Kershner gallery) and the busiest branch in CT at 19,000 sq. ft., the Library is dedicated to its mission of strong public programming and services. The new Town Librarian will work with a committed staff (44 FTEs), an energetic core of volunteers, an established Friends of the Library group, and a $4.1 million budget to deliver quality services. The challenge for the next Town Librarian will be to move forward on the Library's Long Range Plan developed in 2008, including plans to renovate the branch while also leveraging strong community relationships and partnerships to continue the outstanding levels of service and programs. Additional information on the Library, Fairfield, and the surrounding area can be found at http://www.gossagesager.com/Fairfieldlinks.htm
Responsibilities. The Town Librarian of the Fairfield Public Library reports to a six-member Library Board of Trustees, serves as a Town department head (reporting to the First Selectman on administration matters), and works with the Board, staff, First Selectman, and major stakeholders to establish the strategic vision for the Library, aligning the Library's mission, goals and objectives with the community's needs and priorities. Overall responsibilities include: developing and maintaining effective internal and external communications; building and leading a diverse team of talented professionals to manage Library operations; planning, evaluation and oversight of the library budget; strengthening current governmental funding sources; working with the Fairfield Friends to develop additional revenue sources; and developing and maintaining partnerships with local, state and regional organizations and agencies.
See http://www.gossagesager.com/FairfieldPublicLibraryjobdesc.doc for the complete job description. For further information, contact Gossage Sager Associates/Bradbury Associates via email or call 816-531-2468.
SALARY: A starting salary range of $105,000-$115,000 (with final placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an outstanding fringe benefits package.
TO APPLY: Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word attachments to DanBradbury@gossagesager.com or JobethBradbury@gossagesager.com.
DEADLINE: The position closes December 13, 2009.
