Library Director

Are you ready to take the next step in your Librarian career? Bloomsburg Public Library seeks an innovative, community-oriented leader for the position of library director to help grow and move the library towards the future.

The Library Director will manage and supervise all day-to-day operations of the library, grant writing, donor cultivation, and the development and implementation of library programs and services. With Board input, the Library Director will support and implement the library’s mission, goals, and strategic plan and administer a budget of $350,000. The ideal candidate will foster a collaborative environment with the two full time and eight part-time employees to expand library services while ensuring an open and inviting library experience to all members of our community.

Job Candidate Description:

· Forward thinking, energetic, and an innovative individual to lead the library, its programs and staff into the future.

· Demonstrated success in driving innovation and implementing new strategies in a library or community-oriented organization.

· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders and community members effectively.

· Ability to inspire and motivate staff members to achieve excellence in their roles.

· Proven track record in fundraising and building successful donor relationships.

· Passion for promoting literacy, education, and community development through library services.

Bloomsburg, located in Columbia County, is a small, historic town of just over 12,000 residents, with a thriving state university (Commonwealth University-Bloomsburg), a number of manufacturing businesses (Autoneum, Kawneer, Kydex) and a well-regarded hospital system (Geisinger). Bloomsburg benefits from forward thinking and energetic leadership, acting recently to add a dog park, renovate the town swimming pool, install bike lane access to the town park, and develop a riverside walking and biking trail that is nearing completion. It has much to offer culturally and recreationally with the professional theatre productions of Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble, the Arts in Bloom series of the University and its proximity to the Susquehanna River and the Ricketts Glen and World’s End state parks. Bloomsburg is also located in close proximity to New York City and Philadelphia. The library is located in the midst of the vibrant downtown community of small businesses from shops to galleries to eateries and is within walking distance of many of the schools in the Bloomsburg School district.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Master’s Degree in Library Science, or Library and Information Science from a graduate library program accredited by the American Library Association.
• Two or more years of experience in administration and management of staff.
• Experience with development, donor relations, and grant writing preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with public officials, organizations, and members of the community

Salary and Benefits

· $43,000 - $52,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience),

· Benefits include health insurance, SIMPLE IRA plan. Generous vacation, PTO, and sick leave.

How to Apply / Contact

· A letter of interest, resume, and three (3) professional references should be sent to Cindy Schultz, Board President, cindygschultz@gmail.com

Applications will be reviewed beginning September 1, with an anticipated start date of December 4, 2023. The application process will remain open until a qualified candidate is found.

For further information regarding Bloomsburg Public Library, please visit and a complete job description,

https://bloomsburgpl.org

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bloomsburg, PA 17815: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $43,000 - $52,000