Assistant Director and Head of Adult Services

The Lynnfield Public Library is seeking a motivated self-starter to join our collaborative team as the Assistant Director and Head of Adult Services. This is an excellent position for someone with proven leadership abilities, a commitment to accessibility, and an enthusiasm for bringing innovative programming to a welcoming community. Includes professional development funding, excellent vacation time, and benefits. 

Assists the Director in administrative duties, including planning, organizing, and administering the operations, personnel, collections, outreach, and services of the Library.  In the absence of the Director, responsible for all operations of the Library, including staff supervision, responding to emergencies, and representing the Library to the media and community.  Oversees all public relations, promotional and publicity efforts for all media outlets for Library services. Researches, implements and administers grant opportunities and activities. Assists with policy development and strategic planning. Oversees building maintenance and custodial services to ensure that the facilities are clean, safe, and a pleasant environment for Library staff and patrons.  Plans, executes, and evaluates program planning and service delivery for adults of all ages that reflects a variety of diversified cultural and educational interests. Maintains budget for programming and outreach.  Evaluates and determines use of adult volunteers within the Library. As Volunteer Coordinator, this position recruits, selects, schedules, trains, and supervises adult Library volunteers.  Maintains a working knowledge of contemporary issues, trends, and technology in the Library profession. Stays current with Library policies and procedures. Updates staff accordingly.  Plans, organizes, and implements special projects as needed by the Director.

Qualifications

Master’s in Library Science from an ALA accredited program with a minimum of three years’ professional public library experience with emphasis on working directly with the public, two years in administration preferred. This position requires tact, diplomacy, negotiating skills, resourcefulness, and political acumen and comprehensive knowledge of principles of Library Science, as well as exceptional written and oral communication skills and a variety of writing experience, including web content, press releases and newsletters.

Full/Part Time

Full Time

Education

MLS/Masters

Salary Range$32.99 - $36.53  / hour

Salary Notes

$32.99 to $36.53 per hour in five steps, 35 hours/week. Union position with full municipal benefits.

Closing Date

How to Apply

To apply, submit cover letter and resume to: 

Abigail Porter, Library Director 

[email protected]