What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director position at Dixon Public Library?
The Trustees of the Town & Country Public Library District are looking for their next Director, a warm, approachable candidate with outstanding organizational and communication skills. The Village of Elburn is just west of the Fox River and a little north of I-88, outside the hustle and bustle of suburban Chicagoland. They will embrace the laid-back lifestyle and will ingrain themselves in what the good people of Elburn have to offer. There is always a community event taking place.
The third weekend of August is Elburn Days, full of family fun. The first Saturday in December is the Holiday Stroll with plenty of food and entertainment throughout downtown. The Library even has its own loveable mascot who makes appearances at these events. A great way to connect!
Though the Library can be bustling and noisy at times, the building provides plenty of options for quiet study; the best of both worlds. Besides regular visitors, young and old, to the main building, the Library also manages the Lawrence J. Martin Heritage Center out of a home directly adjacent to the Library. The Center is now the headquarters for the Library’s History Department, as well as a workspace for the Kane County Genealogical Society.
The Director reports to a 7-member, elected Board of Trustees. Minimum qualifications for the position include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program and at least 5 years of related work and 3 years of supervisory experience. The candidate must have excellent people skills, experience with sharing the value of the Library to community members, knowledge of public finance, and a strong sense of leadership. The Director will inherit a talented team of dedicated, talented, and customer-friendly employees who consistently work together to make the Library a valued neighborhood resource.
This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary starting at $86,000.00, based on qualifications and experiences. The Library also offers a generous benefits package including four weeks of accrued vacation, sick leave, paid health and dental insurance, and participation in the valuable Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.
Please apply by sending a thoughtful cover letter, a concise resume, and at least three professional references in PDF to towncountry@deiterstodd.com by Friday, July 28, 2023. For further information, go to https://www.deiterstodd.com/towncountry or contact Jim Deiters at jim@deiterstodd.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $86,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Elburn, IL 60119: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $86,000 - $0