Employment Opportunity: Tamarack District Library Director

Posting on behalf of the TDL Director Search Committee and the Tamarack District Library Board: Director, Tamarack District Library, Lakeview, Montcalm County, Michigan Full-time, non-union, at-will position. The Board of the Tamarack District Library seeks a dynamic director to work with an experienced staff of 8 and 8 supportive Trustees. This Class III Library serves approximately 10,250 residents with one facility and 15 unstaffed outreach locations. The Tamarack District Library is a treasured community center, with a 10 year old building and a plethora of amenities for its patrons. The library has an operating millage in perpetuity and a consistently supportive community with many opportunities for community collaboration. The director is responsible for administering the $350,000 budget, policy development and implementation, collection management, library promotion, strategic planning, public relations, and personnel administration. The candidate must have a Bachelor's Degree and two to four years of administrative experience - including at least 2 years of public library experience-and possess or be qualified to obtain a Level 3 Certificate from the Library of Michigan. An MLS from an ALA accredited program is preferred. The successful 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. Lakeview in Montcalm County offers small town charm with access to urban amenities. Arts, collegial, and cultural opportunities abound in cities such as Lansing, Grand Rapids, and Big Rapids - all within a one hour radius of Montcalm County. Uniquely placed between West Michigan and Central Michigan, Montcalm County has the most diverse agricultural offerings in the United States, a thriving local arts scene, active economic development, and abundant opportunities for outdoor activities, including 600 lakes. Cover letters and resumes may be mailed or e-mailed. Mail materials to: Library Director Search, P.O. Box 469, Lakeview, MI 48850. E-mail submissions may be sent to <mailto:TamarackDirectorSearch@gmail.com> TamarackDirectorSearch@gmail.com. For more information about the Tamarack District Library and a full job description, visit our Web site: <http://tamaracklibrary.org/> http://tamaracklibrary.org/. If you have questions about the position, please e-mail Board President TDLDianeRobson@gmail.com <mailto:TDLDianeRobson@gmail.com> . For full consideration, please apply by July 15, 2018. Salary is $45,000 - $55,000, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Position includes generous paid leave, optional insurance benefits, and a 401K retirement plan. Hope E. Nobel, M.S.L.S. Director Tamarack District Library P. O. Box 469 832 South Lincoln Avenue Lakeview, MI 48850 989.352.6274
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