Library Executive Director

The Dolores Library District is Searching for an Executive Director.

The Director serves as the chief executive officer and administers all day-to-day

library operations, including collections, circulations, personnel, technology, and

information services, programs, facilities and other administrative duties under the

general direction of, and in collaboration with the Board of Trustees.

The Director must be committed to the mission and philosophy of the library and all

public library services. The Director should have knowledge of current library science

and technology and possess strong organizational, decision-making, leadership,

supervisory, grant-writing, and marketing skills. The Director is also an active

community member, networking and collaborating with the local schools, businesses,

and local government.

You are a creative and problem-solving person who gets things done, encourages

and motivates others. You are a good observer and have the ability to encourage

employees to learn and promote new trends, services and programs of the library.

You analyze the financial implications of all major management decisions. Your

insight and development of solutions will provide cost control measures to ensure

realistic budget objectives. You will participate in the formulation of policies and

development of procedures. In addition, you will provide interpretation of policies

and explanation of procedures to the public and will use your communicative skills to

bolster the organization's image.

The successful applicant will demonstrate a passion for libraries, community service,

and literacy. The successful applicant must be very comfortable living in a small, rural

community. The successful applicant will undergo a complete background search,

with a fingerprint requirement.

Salary Range: $60,000 - $65,000. Benefits include: Health Stipend, Sick Leave, PTO

(Paid Time Off), and FMLI. Please submit (in PDF format), a cover letter, contact list

of at least three professional references, and a resume showing at least 10 years of

professional experiences.

You may submit your complete application file on the District's website- --www.doloreslibrary.org, on the Employment Opportunities tab or the Governance Tab—Contact the Board or email sandra@dolores library.org.

THE COMMUNITY

The Dolores Public Library is located on the banks of the Dolores River, which flows through the town of Dolores, Colorado in the Four Corners region where the mountains meet the desert, and is close to several national parks, monuments and forests. Dolores is a small town with a large community spirit located in Montezuma County. The County has an approximate population of 30,000, the Library District serves approximately 4600, and the Town of Dolores has about 1,000 residents.

Not only do we have the Dolores River flowing through town, but McPhee, the second largest reservoir in the state is located at our front door. Our school system is one of the highest rated in the state. The area offers many advantages to nature enthusiasts, civic and service-minded individuals, families, land and animal owners and outdoor recreationists --- biking, hiking, fishing, hunting, skiing, kayaking, and boating. The Dolores Public Library serves the public residents of the area, seasonal homeowners, tourists, regular visitors, and many, many more. Our doors are open to every citizen.

For additional information you may call the Library @ 970-882-4127 and ask for Diana Donohue.

Closing Date: October 12, 2026

Pay: $60,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Application Question(s):

• Do you have current knowledge of library operations?

Experience:

• grant writing: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $60,000 - $65,000