Library Consultant - Library Operations

Key Responsibilities

• Offer consulting and professional development for staff and trustees of larger public libraries on topics such as municipal and non-profit operations, facilities management, budgeting, strategic planning, community relations, and library boards.
• Facilitate meetings for larger public libraries, Facilities Roundtable, county directors, and various library networking groups as needed.
• Lead the development of sample policies for libraries.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, board management, policy development, training, or non-profit management.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to work autonomously and collaboratively.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher in library science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association AND three (3) years or more of post-degree library experience.
• OR Master's degree or higher in related field AND three (3) years or more of library leadership or non-profit governance/policy leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience with strategic planning, board management, policy development, training, or non-profit management.
• Public library experience.
• Experience in library administration including supervision of staff.
• Progressively responsible library experience.
• At least two years' experience as a library director of a small or medium-sized public library or as director/assistant director of a large public library.

Benefits

• 80% State paid medical premium and a dental plan at no cost for employees and their families.
• Work/Life balance: 11 paid holidays each year and a generous leave plan.
• State Paid Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FMLI).
• Two ways to save for your retirement: A State defined benefit pension plan and a deferred compensation 457(b) plan.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Flexible spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts.
• Low cost group life insurance.
• Incentive-based Wellness Program.
• Qualified Employer for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program.