JOB POSTING

Assistant Director

The Eaton Rapids Area District Library (ERADL) is seeking an energetic and motivated individual to help ensure quality Library service is being provided to the community.

Position: Assistant Director

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Library Director, typical duties may include, but are not limited to:

Substitute for the Director as needed
Attend Library related meetings
Assist in operations of the Library
Supervise and train staff
Create, plan and execute innovative, engaging programs
Represent the Library at community functions and perform outreach
Assist in the administration and supervision of the public services operations
Write and communicate staff schedules
Participate in collection development activities
Other duties as assigned by the Director

Final decision making resides with the Library Director who brings relevant issues to the Library Board for action when necessary.

Qualifications:

High school diploma
A minimum of four-years full time employment or its equivalent (7,280 hours) public library experience
Level 4 Michigan Library Staff Certification, or the ability to obtain such certification within the first year of employment
Demonstrated ability to coordinate a variety of responsibilities
Knowledge of public library trends and service issues
Commitment to quality customer service
Familiarity with Michigan Library Privacy laws and requirements for maintaining confidentiality of patron and library records

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week, including regularly scheduled evenings and weekends.

Salary/Benefits: Salary starting at $35,000 per year. Paid time off, paid holidays and the ability to buy into the Library’s health, dental, vision and retirement plans.

To Apply: Email cover letter and resume to the Library Director, Anna Curtis, at acurtis@eradl.org. Applications received by 5:00pm Friday, June 7, 2019 will be given first consideration.

The Eaton Rapids Area District Library is an equal opportunity employer