NEW YORK LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is hiring: Library Director in Village of Attica

Salary: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 Annually

Application Deadline: Feb 25, 2025

Position Available: Library Director

The Board of Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Community Library (Attica, NY) seeks an energetic, innovative, and community-oriented director with proven leadership and supervisory skills. A successful candidate will have the passion and motivation required to strategically lead this library to a bright future.

Located on the border of Genesee and Erie County, Attica, NY is a town with history and a future. Located 40 minutes from Buffalo, and 45 from the City of Rochester, the Attica Library is chartered to serve 13,793 residents in the Attica school district.

Responsibilities:

• Administer budget, finances, and library personnel.
• Plan, implement, and evaluate library services.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with the OWWL Library System, its member libraries, and community organizations.
• Promote community visibility.
• Develop policies in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.
• Supervise the direction and training of staff.
• Provide leadership in future planning for the library, programs, and facility.

The Successful Candidate:

• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Commitment to providing high-quality service in an ever-changing public library environment, including familiarity with emerging technologies.
• Experience in managing public library personnel and budgets.
• Strong commitment to community relations.

Education and Experience:

A Master’s Degree in Library Science from a library school that is accredited by the American Library Association; two years of post-MLS professional library experience.

Compensation and Benefits:

Starting salary range: $60,000 to $65,000, commensurate with education and experience. This position is 40 hours a week.

Benefits: 160 hours (20 days) of PTO per year; 11 paid holidays; and five personal days per year. New York State Local Retirement.

Instructions to Applicants:

Use the Quick Apply feature or Email PDF application materials (cover letter, resume, and a list of three professional references) to librarydirectorsearch@owwl.org by February 25, 2025.

Submit an Employment and Exam Application to Wyoming County Human Resources by February 25, 2025. The application is available at this link.