Assistant Director & Head of Public Service

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, a NOBLE member, seeks an enterprising Assistant Director/Head of Public Service.

In addition to serving patrons and community partners, the Assistant Director works closely with the Library Director and Department Heads as a keystone of the library management team. The successful candidate will enjoy diverse assignments that include all aspects of day-to-day operations of a public library, including public service, personnel management, project management, budget administration, planning, development, programming, evaluation, and website management.

Duties (including, but not limited to):

·       Represents the library, promoting its services throughout the community

·       Administers personal services budget, payroll, and benefits

·       Manages the library website

·       Prepares written and statistical reports

·       Evaluates services, policies, and procedures

·       Directs staff development

·       Coordinates library volunteer program

·       Acts as the library’s liaison to the Friends

·       Initiates and directs projects to meet community needs

·       Collaborates with the Library Director on special projects

·       Assumes responsibility for the library in the absence of the Director

Qualifications

MLS with five years public library experience that includes managing staff. Skilled at written and oral communication, Wordpress, Excel, Word, and Google suite. Evergreen experience a plus.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range$99,000.00 - $122,635.00  / year

Salary Notes

in ten steps. Position is in the Wakefield Municipal Administrative, Supervisory and Professional Employees bargaining unit.

Closing Date

Open until filled

How to Apply

Letter of application and resume to

Catherine E. McDonald, Director

Lucius Beebe Memorial Library

345 Main Street

Wakefield MA 01880

[email protected]