Hello, I'm sending this out again as the closing date is fast approaching. Regards, Tonya On Sat, Jun 8, 2024 at 10:43 AM Tonya Ryals <director@macdonaldlibrary.org> wrote:
Good morning everyone,
The MacDonald Public Library is hiring for a new director! Please see the posting below. If you have any questions, please let me know.
The MacDonald Public Library Board is seeking a forward-thinking, hands-on leader as their new Library Director. The MacDonald Public Library is the municipal library of New Baltimore, Michigan—located in Macomb County on the north shore of Lake St. Clair. MacDonald is a member of the Suburban Library Cooperative. It is a Class IV library serving over 16,000 residences in the City of New Baltimore and Casco township. It has 5 full-time and 10 part-time employees with an annual operating budget of $600,000 from a dedicated millage.
The Library is excited to begin a strategic planning process with our contracted partners. The Library Director will take the lead in coordinating with our partners and collaboratively developing and implementing the strategic plan. The Library Director advances the mission of the Library with the guidance of the Board. This includes promoting access to the Library, ensuring excellent customer service, and promoting library services to the community.
The MacDonald Public Library prides itself on providing:
· Community involvement and a welcoming environment
· Excellent service
· Extensive and varied programs
· Diversity and inclusion
The ideal candidate has at least three years of personnel management experience and at least two years of budget management experience. Experience utilizing both QuickBooks Online and Polaris is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate enjoys and values:
· Communicating with others, including patrons, staff, and trustees, verbally and in writing
· Listening to and valuing the input of others
· Staying current on trends in the field
· Engaging in professional development
· Providing pathways to continuing education for staff members
· Understanding, utilizing, and staying current on technology
· Acting as a mentor to staff members
· Being a hands-on leader who regularly engages in all levels of library work
· Providing a space for all through steadfast, patient leadership
The Director reports to a Board of Trustees but must perform work with a high level of autonomy.
*Minimum Qualifications*
· Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school
· Permanent Professional Certificate from the Library of Michigan, as required by State law for a Class IV library, or the ability to obtain such a certificate within six months of date of hire
· Three years of professional public library experience which demonstrates abilities in management, budgeting, planning, and supervision
· Completion of a successful background check
*Duties and Responsibilities*
The Director is responsible for:
· Understanding our community’s needs
· Using this knowledge to refine the Library’s mission and the role of librarians in our community
· Creating and implementing a strategic plan that supports our mission
· Building a strong team who enjoys executing this strategic plan
· Being the “face” of the library to our community
· Administering the daily operations of all Library functions, including budget management, personnel supervision, overseeing building operations, and promoting the library in the community
· Working closely with the Board of Trustees
*Compensation*
Minimum salary of $62,000, maximum salary of $75,000 depending upon qualifications and experience. Full benefit package includes generous sick leave, paid time-off, health care, dental, vision and MERS retirement.
*Application Process*
Please respond with a cover letter, resume and three professional references to hr@macdonaldlibrary.org.
Application Closing Date: July 14, 2024
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $62,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
-- *Tonya Ryals* she/her; they/them
**Please note that I am currently serving the library in an interim capacity; as such, my hours are limited and may be outside of regular business hours. My responses may be slightly delayed as a result. Do not feel obligated to respond to me outside of your regular working hours.**
*Interim Director* MacDonald Public Library 36480 Main St, New Baltimore, MI 48047 (586) 725-0273