The Polk County Library Board of Trustees are searching for a dynamic, out-of-the-box thinker who is an experienced administrator with a commitment to a high level of public service to library patrons and staff.
The Polk County Library is a well-funded, countywide library system headquartered in the recently renovated library at Bolivar, MO. There are two branch locations: Fair Play, and Humansville. The library has nine full-time and ten part-time staff members. The Polk County Library has a budget of $1.2 million.
The Polk County Library System serves a population of 32,693 individuals in a growing, rural-suburban area located just north of Springfield, MO. Additionally, the Polk County Library is a proud member of Missouri Evergreen.
Starting Salary Range:
- $65,000 - $75,000 (commensurate with experience)
- Excellent benefits package including health, dental, vision, paid holidays, and PTO.
Job Purpose/Duties:
- Advocate for the library in all settings
- Communicate effectively with board of trustees regarding all operations and initiatives
- Provide strategic leadership for the coordination and management of library services including planning, budgeting, assignment, and the integration of emerging technologies and trends.
- Seek external funding in support of strategic library initiatives
- Develop new and improvised spaces and services
- Lead PCL collaborative efforts with other libraries and literacy organizations in the state and the region to optimize use of existing resources and to develop new initiatives
- Cultivate and sustain an organizational culture of respect, teamwork, professional growth and responsibility while rewarding learning, creativity, ownership, and innovation
Preferred Qualification:
- ALA accredited master’s degree in Library Science or degree in a related field with at least 5 years of current, relevant experience.
- Experience in a public library setting
- Demonstrated progression of supervisory responsibilities
- Demonstrated ability to build teams and foster a collaborative working environment
- Demonstrated administrative responsibilities of bookkeeping, budgeting, and planning
- Experience with QuickBooks
- Effective oral, written, and electronic communication skills
How to apply:
Interested candidates should electronically submit an application consisting of a cover letter, current resume, and complete contact information for three references to libraryboard@polkcolibrary.org. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Full job description available at http://www.polkcolibrary.org/about-us/employment/
Comments:
The Polk County Library is an equal access, equal opportunity employer.
All job offers are contingent on successful completion of a criminal background check and employment verification process.