Library Director Job Posting 

South-Eastern Michigan Library Director Opportunity 

The Chesterfield Township Library Board of Trustees is proud to present an opportunity for an experienced leader who is eager to help the library meet its increasing demands. The seeds are planted as property for the future home of a new library has been purchased in this growing community. With a steady dose of sunshine in the form of stable funding, the next director will leverage existing space with a vision for what ‘can be’ for a new community library when the community is ready.  

Who we seek 

Do you have a passion for being the chief representative of the community library? Do you network well with business and community leaders? Do you seek the synergy of collaboration with others to enhance marketing and community programming? Do you have an eye for balancing the need for expanding library services with an eye towards balancing tax-payer concerns?  If so, please read on.  

The Chesterfield Township Library is located a half-hour northeast of Detroit near Anchor Bay on beautiful Lake St. Clair. The convenience and warmth of a small community nestled on the outskirts of a major city, together offering cultural, sporting, arts, and outdoor activities, makes this an ideal setting to leverage your goals of a better work life balance.  

The current library building may be toured virtually here: https://my.matterport.com/show/?m=UeoupciShye&ts=1.  

The team at Chesterfield has recently undergone an ILS conversion to Polaris. The next Director will play an integral role in setting the direction for the future in concert with the trustees, staff, and community. Chesterfield is a Class 5 (soon to be Class 6) public library, a member of the Suburban Library Cooperative, serving a population of over 46,000, with a strong fund balance. The library operates and is governed under separate authority from the township and is not a department of the local municipality. 

The new director will inherit a dedicated staff who are goal oriented and driven towards continuous quality improvement, as witnessed in their collective efforts with QSAC (‘Essential’ in 2019, ‘Enhanced’ in 2022). With engagement in the community as liaisons to the historical society, parks and recreation, chamber and local business organizations, senior residences, and civic organizations, the team actively supports the director as ambassadors of the library in the community.  

Qualifications and Compensation  

Qualified candidates will have a Master of Library Science degree, a Level-1 certificate from the Library of Michigan (or be eligible for certification prior to appointment), and a demonstrated history of at least three to five years of progressive responsibility managing a public library or a department within a public library. The ideal candidate will possess strong people and communication skills, applying them in regular interactions within the business community, the network of libraries, and the local municipalities, serving as the face of the library. 

The Chesterfield Township Library offers a starting salary of $91,319 with the ability to grow, along with competitive benefits. 

Candidates interested in learning more should visit www.chelibrary.org. Those interested in applying should send their resume, cover letter, and three references to: MortimoreConsulting@gmail.com . The deadline for the first review and consideration of applicants will be Wednesday, December 28th. Interested candidates should apply immediately as phone intake interviews are being scheduled immediately.