The Watervliet District Library seeks a collaborative team-builder as the next Director. This Class II library serves residents of the City and Township of Watervliet, MI. The new Director will have the opportunity to help write the library's next chapter as renovation plans are put into place. Watervliet is a safe and friendly community that provides a good quality of life for its residents. The downtown area has an old-fashioned Main Street with antique stores and gift shops that attract tourists. The Paw Paw Lakes region has been a long-time tourist destination, along with the area’s beautiful farmland, rolling hills, quaint shops and wineries. There are plenty of activities to take part in right downtown with the yearly Independence Weekend Celebration that includes Parades, cook offs, carnival, fireworks, craft booths and more. The ideal candidate will lead the staff of three with a light-hearted approach that motivates and inspires; a commitment to being embedded in the community; and the ability to listen to diverse perspectives and foster programs and services that are of relevance to the community. Responsibilities include but are not limited to planning, developing and evaluating library collections and services; advocating for the library by serving as its official representative in the community; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with library patrons, other governmental agencies, civic and community groups, and the general public; formulating and recommending policies to the library board; monitoring and approving appropriations and expenditures; preparing annual budgets, reports and other financial documents; and supervising and encouraging staff members’ continuing education and professional development. Minimum requirements: 1. Five years library experience 2. Two years supervisory experience 3. Pass background check 4. Must be willing to work day, evening and weekend hours as needed Preferred attainments and abilities include a master's degree in library science, demonstrated leadership and organizational agility, exhibiting strong strategic and operational decision-making skills, being flexible and open to change and new information, solving problems using education, job knowledge, logic, judgment, and data to determine effective solutions, and knowledge of the principles and practices of library science, business management, program development, and administration. Salary range: $37.000-40,000, commensurate with experience and skills, for this 40 hour per week position. The complete job description can be found here.<https://www.watervlietlibrary.net/employment-opportunities> Submit completed resume with cover letter to info@wdlib.org Sharon Crotser-Toy Director Watervliet District Library 333 N. Main Street Watervliet, MI 49098 269-463-6382 Connects People, Inspires Ideas, Transforms Lives