Job Opening Vicksburg District
Library:
Due to the retirement of our current director, the Board of
Trustees of the Vicksburg District Library is seeking an experienced
administrator with a proven record of financial management, community
involvement and general management skills.
The successful candidate will be out-going, tech savvy and a strong
advocate for libraries.
Vicksburg District Library has a service area population of
just over 12,000. The library has a
dedicated millage and is a member of the Southwest Michigan Library Cooperative. With a staff of 12, the library is a focal
point for the community which offers a wide variety of programming for adults
and children. As a community center, the
library hosts the Village Council meetings, blood drives, and Farmer’s Market
Committee among other organizations and clubs.
The Vicksburg District Library serves Brady Township, The Village of
Vicksburg and Schoolcraft Township, excluding the Village of Schoolcraft. Vicksburg is approximately 15 miles south of
Kalamazoo and offers small town living with access to shopping, cultural
activities, sports, and recreation.
REQUIREMENTS: A graduate degree in Library and
Information science from a program accredited by the American Library
Association, a minimum of five years library experience, a Librarian II
Certificate from the Library of Michigan to be upgraded to a Librarian I
permanent certificate within two years.
Strong verbal and written communication skills, a thorough understanding
of library technology, ability to work in a Windows platform, oversee
personnel, be proficient in customer service, a problem solver, and represent
the library in the community and with professional organizations. Also must
develop the library budget with the office manager and library board, maintain
the building and grounds of the library, coordinate with staff to order books
and other library materials, write reports, replace PC’s as need and be strong
advocate for libraries.
COMPENSATION: Upper 40’s depending on experience,
health insurance and retirement plan.
Two weeks vacation, major holidays off, and sick time.
APPLICATIONS: Applications for this position will be
accepted until March 31, 2018. Must
include cover letter, resume and three professional references. Electronic
submissions should be sent to jsheridan@vicksburglibrary.org or mail applications to Vicksburg
District Library, 215 S. Michigan Ave., Vicksburg, MI. 49097 Attn: John Sheridan.