Position Announcement:  HESPERIA COMMUNITY LIBRARY DIRECTOR-Search Extended 

The Hesperia Community Library Board of Trustees is accepting resumes for the position of Library Director. The Hesperia Community Library, established as a district library in 1990, serves a population of 6,116 (2000 Census) in four townships located in rural Oceana and Newaygo Counties in West Michigan. Included within the library district is the Village of Hesperia, which is located 30 miles northeast of Muskegon and approximately 50 miles northwest of Grand Rapids. Hesperia Community Library is a Class II library and a member of the Lakeland Library Cooperative.  The library is a single branch and maintains an 11,900 square foot facility that was renovated in 2002. Please apply as instructed below by May 15fh, 2020.

 

Responsibilities:

The Library Director is responsible for administrative duties and implementing plans, programs, and policies adopted by the Board of Trustees. In addition, the Director is responsible for staff supervision, financial management, program development and implementation, and facility maintenance.

 

Qualifications :

Candidates will be considered based on public library experience, leadership and management experience, ability to implement policies and procedures, and level of certification.

Candidates should possess:

Effective interpersonal relations with the public, staff, community leaders and businesses.

Experience in financial management and budgeting.

Understanding of district library law and operating policies.

Strong communication skills in promoting library services and the value of the library including the use of social media and web page design.

Proficiency with technology associated with library management, software applications and hardware maintenance.

Experience in materials selection, collection maintenance and organization.

Required certification for Class II library. Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution, preferred but not required.

This is a part-time 35 hour per week position with a salary range between $35,000 and $40,000 based on experience.  Additional benefits may be negotiable. Health care is not provided.

Individuals interested in this position should send a cover letter and resume that addresses identified qualifications, and applicable experience.  Applicants should also provide three professional references that are familiar with the applicant's job performance and potential success in this position.  Please include name, position, email address, and phone number for contacting references.

 

Complete job description is posted at:  http://hesperialibrary.org/pdf/Library%20Director%20Posting.pdf

Application deadline is May 15th.

Please send the requested information to:

Sonja Maynard, Board Trustee

Hesperia Community Library

80 S. Division Street

Hesperia, Michigan 49421

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