Nottawa Township Library
685 E. Main Street
Centreville, Michigan 49032
POSITION: Nottawa Township Library Director
REPORTS TO: Library Board of Trustees
STARTING DATE: December 2022
DESCRIPTION:
Nottawa Township Library is a rural Class 2 library located in Southwestern Lower Michigan in the middle of St. Joseph County in Centreville. The current library services the patrons of Nottawa, Lockport and Florence Townships, as well as other surrounding communities and schools. The current library building holds a collection of 28,000+ items and digital resources, including MEL and Overdrive and Hoopla. The library is staffed with seven dedicated team members. The Board of Trustees is looking for a qualified and experienced leader to guide the library as it continues to provide excellent and friendly library services to our communities.
NECESSARY QUALIFICATIONS:
Must meet and maintain requirements set by the Library of Michigan for a Class 2 library (Level 4 certificate). Prior work experience that would utilize communication, both written and oral, the development and implementation of goals and objectives, supervising others, delegating responsibilities,developing and managing the budget, and public relations is required. Advanced degree preferred.
NATURE OF WORK: Develops, administers, supervises, and coordinates the work of the library and staff. Performs managerial duties related to personnel, budget, collection development, building maintenance, and library operation in conformity of the policies established by the Library Board and the regulations of the Library of Michigan. Depending on library needs, the director may be responsible for planning, coordinating, publicizing and executing programs that will serve preschool through elementary age children.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND EXPECTATIONS:
- Maintain effective working relationships with the Library Board, other employees, associates, officials of other agencies, and the general public.
- Maintain the library budget. Keep all records in optimum condition for auditing; prepare all reports required by the state and federal government. Prepare a monthly balance sheet for the Library and Nottawa Township Boards. Prepare bills twice monthly and as necessary. Keep staff information confidential.
- Maintain knowledge of standard library principles and practices, concepts of freedom of speech, copyrights, collection development, patron confidentiality, censorship, and other library ethical issues.
- Prepare all reports required by the State of Michigan including the state aid report. Seek out and apply for other grant opportunities.
SALARY: Set by the Library Board based upon education, previous experience, and work performance. $38,000 - $42,000.
BENEFITS: Leave and sick days are set forth in the Personnel Policy and are based on years of service. No health insurance is offered.
APPLICATION: Candidates may apply by submitting their resume and cover letter, along with three professional references and copies of university transcripts, and relevant certifications. Mail to Nottawa Township Library, Attn: Library Board, 685 E. Main Street, Centreville, Michigan 49032 or email
ntlboard@gmail.com.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: September 10, 2022
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