Library Director - Cumberland County Library Job at New Jersey Li...
New Jersey Library Association - Bordentown, NJ, United States, 08505
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What is the position title?: Library Director - Cumberland County Library
Cumberland County Library, located in Southern New Jersey, seeks an energetic and creative Library Director.
Duties: The Director reports to a five-member Library Commission and is responsible for library planning, personnel, the annual budget, public relations, state reporting, and the physical needs of the library building and the development of library services. The Director works closely with the Cumberland County Government and cooperates with other public libraries in the Login library network. Supervises a staff of 13 full-time equivalents.
Requirements and experience:
- MLS and NJ Public Librarian Certification
- Five (5) years in a management or administrative capacity in a public library.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Thorough knowledge of principles and practices involved in the operation of a public library
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to utilize current social media tools
- Excellent planning and organization skills
- Knowledge of current library technologies
- Ability to advocate for the library’s goals and programs
- Experience and knowledge with grant-writing
- Ability to promote library services through a variety of community relations outlets
Salary: Dependent upon skills and experience. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three professional references to Bart Feldman, Library Commission Chair at bartfe@cclnj.org.
What is the salary range or hourly wage?: $65,000-$75,000/year
Contact Information:
163 US Hwy 130 N, Bldg. 1, Suite 1C, Bordentown, NJ 08505
Ph: 609-482-1282 / Fax: 609-379-6278 / www.njla.org / office@njla.org