Library Director
Shamokin Coal Township Public Library Library Director- Job Description Under the direction of the Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director serves as the library's primary public representative; performs responsible and varied administrative and professional work related to planning, organizing, directing, supervising, and evaluating all aspects of library services. Hours: Full-time 35 hours a week (Monday- Friday with occasional Saturday and evening hours) Salary: $35,000-42,000 a year. Benefits include: ? Health Insurance ? Sick time ? Vacation ? Holidays ? Continuing education credits Essential Duties: Supervision: Ability to plan, organize, supervise, and evaluate the work of employees and volunteers in diversified library activities ? Recruits, selects, and trains new personnel ? Coordinates the continued training and development of staff members ? Evaluates the performances of employees Administration ? Committed to excellence in customer service ? Strong oral and written communication skills ? Ability to work independently ? Ability to organize work for efficient use of time ? Develops clear descriptions of staff positions Community Relations and Partnerships ? Promotes and publicizes the Library in the community. ? Attends appropriate meetings as the Library?s spokesperson ? Creates and leads programming for all age groups. Strategic Planning and Development ? Attends monthly board meetings ? Prepares and presents monthly board reports and library budget ? Completes all mandatory reporting to the Office of Commonwealth Libraries ? Prepares grant applications and seeks funding for operational and improvement programs ? Actively seeks grants, gifts, and other new sources of funding for the library Library Resources and Technology ? Thorough knowledge of library resources: print, non-print, and electronic ? Working knowledge of Windows and Microsoft Office ? The ability to maintain the library website and social media accounts ? Knowledge of library automation ? Responsible for the selection of library materials including books, media, computer programs and other materials ? Supervises the purchase, utilization, and maintenance of technology to deliver, monitor and enhance library services Professional Growth and Development ? Advises, consults, and confers with other libraries and professionals as needed ? Attends conferences, workshops, webinars, and other trainings to learn about new trends, issues, products, and best practices ? Meets the state standard for continuing education hours Qualifications ? Master?s Degree in Library Science, or Library and Information Science (MLS/MLIS), or Bachelor?s Degree and working towards a Master?s Degree ? Work toward Professional Librarian Certification through the Department of Education ? Professional library experience preferred ? Experience with grant writing preferred ? Valid driver?s license and reliable transportation ? PA Criminal Background Check, Childline Child Abuse Clearance, FBI Criminal Background Check, and Mandated Reporting are required Interested candidates may mail a resume and cover letter to Board President Frank Konopka at 210 E Independence St Shamokin PA 17872. The Library Board will be accepting applications until the position is filled. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $45,000.00 - $52,000.00 per year Benefits: ? Health insurance ? Paid time off ? Professional development assistance ? Tuition reimbursement Schedule: ? Day shift ? Monday to Friday ? Weekends as needed Education: ? Bachelor's (Preferred) Experience: ? Integrated Library System: 1 year (Preferred) Work Location: In person Apply Job!