Library Director

Duties/Responsibilities:

Forbush Memorial Library, located in Westminster, Massachusetts, a town of 8,400, seeks creative, energetic individual with a strong public service orientation to direct all phases of library operations. Enthusiasm, flexibility, self-motivation, strong technology and library marketing and publicity skills, fundraising and grant writing experience, and ability to work well with public officials and community organizations are a must.

The Library Director performs professional, administrative and supervisory work overseeing all aspects of the Town’s public library. The Library Director is responsible for the implementation of all library functions, staffing and activities and provides leadership for improving public library services to the community as well as the maintenance of library technology equipment, buildings and grounds, recommending and coordinating major repairs and upgrades on approval of the Library Trustees. Employee is required to perform all similar or related duties.

Education/Other Requirements:

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts or a related field; Master's Degree in Library Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association is preferred; three to five (3-5) years of progressive library management experience preferably in a municipal library setting and a minimum of one (1) year in a supervisory capacity; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must possess or have the ability to obtain a Certificate of Librarianship from the State Board of Library Commissioners within six (6) months of appointment. As a condition of employment, a CORI check is required.

How to Apply:

Complete the Town of Westminster Employment Application, located here, or on the town website.

Email your Cover Letter, Resume, and Job Application to: hr@westminster-ma.gov, or mail to: Personnel Administrator, Town of Westminster, 11 South St, Westminster, MA 01473

Applications Due By: June 14, 2024

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Experience:

• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Westminster, MA 01473 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Westminster, MA 01473: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000