Library Director

Library Director FULL-TIME EXEMPT

Starting Annual Salary: $78,769.60

Final date to receive applications:
Open until filled

Performs professional, managerial, and administrative work in the planning, organization, and operation of the City Library and Harvey House Museum. Oversee the development and maintenance of library and museum collections, supervises and directs staff, and ensures the delivery of high-quality library services, educational programs, and museum exhibits for the community. Develops and implements policies and procedures, evaluates departmental operations, plans for current and future service needs, and ensures compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and library best practices.

Provides leadership in strategic planning, budgeting, problem-solving, and community engagement to support the Library and Museum's mission and enhance services for residents and visitors.

• Follows and enforces all City of Belen policies, procedures, and applicable departmental standards
• Plans, organize, direct, and oversee the daily operations of the Library and Museum
• Assesses community information needs by conducting five-year Community Analysis and Needs Assessments and develops long-range plans based on assessment results
• Develops, implements, and evaluates three-year Strategic Plans to achieve departmental goals and objectives
• Establishes, reviews, and updates library and museum policies, procedures, technology plans, automated systems, and electronic resources for staff and the public
• Develops and implements three-year Collection Development Policies and oversees the development and maintenance of library and museum collections
• Establish priorities and respond effectively to emergencies and changing operational needs
• Prepares and administers the annual departmental budget; monitors revenues and expenditures and develops projections for staffing, equipment, materials, and operational needs
• Identifies grant opportunities, prepares grant applications, administers awarded grants, and ensures timely and accurate reporting
• Maintains required records and documentation for operational, financial, and regulatory reporting
• Completes and submits accurate employee timesheets and personnel documentation for payroll processing
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with City policies and applicable federal and state laws
• Recruits, interviews, hires, trains, supervises, schedules, assigns work, and evaluates department employees
• Develops and provides ongoing training and professional development opportunities for library and museum staff
• Addresses employee and customer concerns, complaints, and operational issues in a timely and professional manner
• Consistently participates in professional development to maintain current knowledge of library, museum, and management best practices
• Ensures the delivery of high-quality library and museum services, programs, and customer service
• Plan, develop, and coordinate library programs, services, and outreach initiatives that provide equitable access to library resources for all members of the community, including underserved and underrepresented populations
• Ensures the safety and security of patrons, employees, volunteers, collections, and facilities
• Plans and coordinates programs, projects, and activities with community organizations, City departments, library patrons, the Friends of the Library, Friends of the Harvey House, the Library Board of Trustees, regional libraries, local schools, and other public and private agencies
• Prepares information and materials for the Library and Museum Board of Trustees and assists the Board with bylaw development and implementation
• Establishes and maintains effective…