Director Position--Cass District Library

*Director, Cass District Library, Cass County Michigan* The Board of the Cass District Library seeks a dynamic director to work with an experienced staff of 23 and 8 supportive Trustees. This Class V Library serves approximately 38,000 residents with five facilities. The director is responsible for administering the $1,000,000 budget, policy development and implementation, collection management, library promotion, strategic planning, public relations, and working with employees. The candidate must have an MLS from an ALA accredited program and 4 years of public library experience—preferably supervisory—and possess or be qualified to obtain a Level I Certificate from the Library of Michigan. The preferred candidate will have a team approach to management, genuine concern for customer satisfaction, a pleasant demeanor, and a sense of humor. He or she must also be comfortable with technology. Cass County offers small town charm with access to urban amenities. Arts and cultural opportunities abound in cities such as Chicago, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and South Bend—all within a two hour radius of Cass County. The Lake Michigan shoreline beckons less than an hour west while Cass County boasts 122 inland lakes. Cover letters and resumes may be mailed or e-mailed. Mail materials to: *Library Director Search, 319 M 62 N, Cassopolis, MI 49031. E-mail submissions may be sent to **jray@cass.lib.mi.us* <jray@cass.lib.mi.us>* with Library Director Search in the subject line.* For more information about the Cass District Library, visit our Web site: www.cass.lib.mi.us. If you have questions about the position, please e-mail jray@cass.lib.mi.us. For full consideration please apply by August 7, 2018. Salary is $56,000 or higher, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Position includes a full benefit package with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance as well as a retirement plan through MERS of Michigan.
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Jennifer Ray