Please excuse any cross-postings or duplications.... Due to a retirement, the Northville District Library seeks an enthusiastic, accomplished, and innovative Librarian for a full-time position as its Assistant Director . Position: Assistant Director 40 hours per week, including some weekends and evenings Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000 based upon prior work experience Benefits: Health Insurance (medical, dental, and vision), disability insurance,and MERS retirement. Paid time off includes sick, vacation, holiday, and personal business time. Essential Duties Include: • Assists with the day-to-day operation of the library and serves in absence of director • Develops and implements library procedures • Leads special fundraising projects as assigned • Manages eContent collection with Digital Services Librarian • Oversees the library’s marketing, public relations, and social media activities • Recommends changes in programs and services based upon new developments in the library field • Schedules librarian service desk hours • Supervises Digital Services Librarian, PR Associate, and Substitute Librarians • Cultivates and maintains liaison relationships with the Northville District Library Board of Trustees, the Friends of the Northville District Library, and Northville Public Schools • Communicates effectively with staff and patrons • Participates in Continuing Education opportunities, especially those which spotlight new trends and technology in library marketing efforts and innovation in digital branding Required Qualifications: • Master Degree in library science from an ALA-accredited college or university • Possess a Level I Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan • Five years’ experience in a library setting with a minimum of three years of prior experience supervising personnel and managing budgets • Ability to adapt to change in work environment • Ability to create new services and procedures incorporating new theories and technologies as applicable • Critical thinking skills • Excellent interpersonal, communication (oral and written) skills • Experience in working independently and as part of a team • Proven ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the staff and the public • Strong public service orientation Preferred Qualifications: • Knowledge of the principles and practices of marketing and community relations • Ability to develop and implement creative marketing approaches to reach targeted audiences • Awareness of public library trends, issues, and emerging technologies • Experience with community fundraising Deadline for application: Tuesday November 10 , 2020 Please submit a resume, cover letter and application to: Carla Eggert, Business Operations Specialist Northville District Library 212 West Cady Street Northville, MI 48167-1560 Email: ceggert@northvillelibrary.org Applications can be accessed at: [ https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 | https://northvillelibrary.org/?page_id=22288 ] Laura Mancini Director Northville District Library 212 W. Cady Street Northville, MI 48167 248-349-3020, ext. 206 lmancini@northvillelibrary.org