Executive Director Position! Poudre River Public Library District-Fort Collins, Colorado Embrace the Colorado lifestyle as Poudre River Public Library District's<http://www.poudrelibraries.org/> next Executive Director! Lead an outstanding public library district headquartered in exciting Fort Collins, one of the Top 10 Healthiest cities and one of America's Most Innovative Tech Hubs. Promote and execute the Library's strategic vision-a vision with focus-People, Partners, and Place-to be realized with superb services, outstanding programs, and exceptional customer service. The Executive Director will work collaboratively with the seven-member Board of Trustees, the County and Library staff to deliver new services and programs to a region with significant growth and unlimited potential. The Library focuses on continuous learning, awareness and marketing efforts, creating a sense of place, and building sustainable external partnerships throughout northern Larimer County, CO. The Library's three locations, anchored in Fort Collins, and its outreach department circulates 3.2 million items annually to a population of 186,000+ residents with an annual budget of $9.9 million, a committed staff of 160, and a vital Friends of the Library. The District serves an 1,800 square-mile region and is dedicated to matching diverse community needs, interests and priorities with exceptional opportunities for learning, intellectual stimulation and personal enjoyment. Just as the Poudre River flows through the region and sustains life across the high plains of northern Colorado, The Poudre River Public Library District is where the free flow of information cultivates growth and serves as a steady, limitless source of renewal for all of its communities. Located in northern Colorado, Fort Collins<http://www.fcgov.com/> enjoys and celebrates its reputation for wonderful cultural and recreational amenities, an outstanding public school system, first rate medical care, and Colorado State University. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Fort Collins, the County Seat, offers 300 days of sunshine a year and is a regional hub for shopping and employment. As a renowned technology corridor, major employers include Hewlett Packard, Intel, and Avago Technologies. Live music and entertainment, as well as great local dining (Fort Collins is known for its breweries), can be found throughout the historic downtown area. Fort Collins offers the quality of life of a small community with the exhilaration of a large city-a place in which you can reinvent and reinvigorate yourself. For more information on Fort Collins, Larimer County, and the Poudre River Public Library District, visit Poudre River Links<http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrelinks.htm>. Responsibilities include planning and directing all phases of library operations-financial, personnel, facilities, and business for the library district with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers; assisting the Board of Trustees in the development of policies providing overall direction for the District; working closely with the Board, Larimer County, and elected county and municipal officials; understanding and contributing to northern Colorado's community, culture, lifestyles and interests focusing on active civic engagement promoting external partnerships; promoting best practices analyzing continuous improvement, library services and programs consistent with community expectations; understanding and supporting innovative library technologies; experience working with new capital projects; and proven experience mentoring, developing, and evaluating staff. For the complete position description, see Poudre River Public Library District Executive Director<http://www.gossagesager.com/poudrejobdesc.pdf>. Qualifications. Minimum requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and five years of library experience in increasingly responsible library positions or an equivalent background and experience that will enable the candidate to effectively perform the work required. Essential skills include excellent administrative, financial planning, communication, and personnel management skills; ability to inspire and lead staff; initiative, awareness and vision in developing library services; and skill in building and maintaining effective relationships with the staff, Library Board, Friends of the Library and community leaders. Successful experience reporting to a governing board, working in a multi-branch environment, and successful strategic planning and implementation are highly preferred. Compensation. The starting salary range is $125,000-145,000 dependent on qualifications with a competitive benefits package. For further information, please visit Bradbury Associates/Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com>. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and resume as Word or PDF attachments to Karen Miller<mailto:karenmiller@bradburymiller.com>. This position will close June 12, 2016. Jobeth Bradbury Bradbury Associates/Miller Associates<http://www.gossagesager.com/> (formerly Gossage Sager Associates) 4545 Wornall Rd, Ste. 805 Kansas City, MO 64111 816-803-7087 (cell); 816-531-2468 (office) Sign up for our newsletter<http://visitor.r20.constantcontact.com/d.jsp?llr=myy6mkoab&p=oi&m=1114893116172&sit=xckjbseib&f=15a6803e-8d83-46e6-8d14-545a610c8414> to get the latest updates!