DIRECTOR SEARCH: ST. IGNACE PUBLIC LIBRARY – Through April 30, 5:00 PM, or until filled.

Due to the retirement of our current Director, the Board of Trustees of the St. Ignace Public Library, St. Ignace, Michigan, is seeking a qualified, creative, dynamic and motivated leader as Director. The Board of Trustees has established goals and priorities for the library’s future and is looking forward to recruiting a Director that is excited about community involvement, is able to manage all areas of library services, and will lead library growth supported by recently passed millages.

The successful candidate will be a customer-oriented person who enjoys the small-town Upper Peninsula way of life and interacting with the public as a hands-on Director. Strong interpersonal, communication, and technology skills and the ability to represent the library in the community are essential.

The St. Ignace Public Library is a purpose-built building completely paid for by the community through donations. It was opened in 2005 and has a unique architectural presence in the community. With its view of the Straits of Mackinac and Mackinac Island, the library provides a pleasing venue for both staff and patrons. Current staffing includes a full-time Director, a part-time Assistant Director, Clerk and Youth Services Clerk. A successful millage levy in 2025 and 2026, each for 10 years, provides the funding necessary to meet the recent goals established by the Board of Trustees.

The library serves a population of approximately 4,400 and counts nearly 2,000 regular patrons. There is an active and supportive Friends group and several library volunteers. The library program has strong community support.

St. Ignace, Gateway to the Upper Peninsula, and ferry access to historic Mackinac Island, is a popular tourist destination and as such is a busy community, particularly in the summer. There are events occurring almost each weekend and often during the week. These include Music on the Bayfront, the internationally recognized St. Ignace Auto Show, and the famous Mackinac Bridge Walk on Labor Day weekend. In addition to the planned events, there are miles of lake shore, hiking trails, snow mobile trails and a rich history that is recognized and featured in our local museums. A first class marina, SCUBA diving on many Great Lakes wrecks, and excellent fishing are available for those who enjoy water activities. In St. Ignace, almost everyone has an opportunity to participate in some activity and enjoy the sense of community a small town engenders.

Please send cover letter and resume to info@stignacelibrary.org

 The attached Job Description provides further details. The library's 2025 Annual Report can be found HERE, and our   quarterly newsletter, HERE.

Many thanks, 

Sharon