Public Library Director, Lewiston Maine

Accepting applications for LIBRARY DIRECTOR for the Lewiston Public Library. Applications are available at the Human Resources Department or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov.

GENERAL INFORMATION: Division: Library

Barg. Unit: Non-Union

Status: Full time, exempt

Pay Range: $75,933-$112,086

Schedule: Hours Vary- Flexibility Strongly Preferred

Applications for the position of Library Directorfor the Lewiston Public Library are now being accepted. Applications are available from the Human Resources Office or online at www.lewistonmaine.gov

Description: The City of Lewiston, Maine seeks an community-centered, innovative, strategic, and forward-thinking individual as the Library Director. The Director reports to the City Administrator and works with an advisory Board of Trustees. The Director manages all phases of library operations and is expected to work successfully with staff, the board, city officials, and community stakeholders. With a FTE staff of 21.2 including 13 FT personnel, the library operates 50 hours per week from a 46,000 square foot downtown facility renovated in 2005. The collection includes 160,000 items.

Requirements: A Master’s degree in library science; five years of public library experience, including three years in an administrative or management position with responsibility for budget management; and knowledge of and experience with collection development, community engagement and current technologies applicable to public libraries.

Skill Set Desired: The ideal candidate will be a supportive and collaborative manager who can work with stakeholders to meet local needs and develop short and long-term work and strategic plans; a great communicator with excellent written and verbal skills able to reach a variety of audiences in a diverse community; possess a demonstrated knowledge of library materials and resources, an understanding of and experience with public library collection development practices, including evidence-based approaches; an effective spokesperson and advocate for the library; and someone who can creatively plan and implement library programs and forums The ideal candidate will be community driven and be able to focus on partnership requests with all sorts of community groups. They will be eager to collaborate internally with the team, but also with the community as a whole.

Submit City of Lewiston Employment Application, cover letter and complete resume via email, fax, postal mail or in person directly to the Department of Human Resources, City Hall 27 Pine Street Lewiston, ME 04240. Contact information for email and fax submissions is available at lewistonmaine.gov > Human Resources > Heather Theriault

This position is open until filled. Only interviewed candidates will be notified. Prospective candidates MUST submit all required documents at time of application.Incomplete position inquiries, including those without accurate contact information, will be rejected.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,933.00 - $112,086.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Lewiston, ME 04240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Public Library: 5 years (Preferred)
• Management/Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
• Budgeting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person