The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Commerce, Michigan are seeking a Library Director who is ready to lead their library team in continuing its excellence in service and to build and foster new community partnerships for continuing success. 


The Commerce Township Community Library is a Class V library. It is a department of the Township and serves over 40,000 citizens of Commerce Township, MI, including the Village of Wolverine Lake. In January 2017, the library opened its beautiful, new 35,000-square-foot building in the north end of the Township’s Dodge Park V – at the famous corner of “Commerce and Commerce, in Commerce.” The library is part of The Library Network consortium and operates under its shared automation system, CARL. 


Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the seven-member elected Commerce Township Board of Trustees and the appointed Library Advisory Board, the Director is responsible for all library operations and overall administration and management of the library and its services. Specific areas of responsibility include board relations; planning, organization and evaluation of library services; general administration and financial management including development and fundraising; internal and external communications; and professional and staff development. See the full position description for complete details and illustrative duties and functions. 


Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program; a minimum of four years of progressively more responsible library experience including supervisory and budget development experience; and the ability to obtain and retain a Librarian’s Professional Certificate (Level 1) from the Library of Michigan as required by state law for a Class 5 library. The successful candidate will exhibit visionary leadership; creativity; excellent listening skills responsive to the needs and concerns of staff, patrons and the community; financial and political acumen; the ability to build productive partnerships; the ability to foster a team environment; excellent interpersonal skills; and a desire to achieve operational excellence. Successful experience as a library director reporting to a governing board and experience with a successful millage campaign are highly desirable. 


Compensation: The starting salary range is $65,000 – $75,000 (depending on qualifications) and an excellent benefits package. 


To apply for this position, send cover letter, resume, and completed Commerce Township Employment Application to Janet Bushey, Director of Finance/HR  by 5:00 PM, Thursday, October 31, 2019


Email: jbushey@commercetwp.com -or-

Mail: 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, MI 48390 




Ben Sebrowski
Director of Technology
Charter Township of Commerce

2009 Township Drive

Commerce Township, MI  48390

Ph/Fax (248)960-7037



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