Library Director

Salary: $83,639.54 - $83,639.54 Annually

Final date to receive applications: N/A

Title: Library Director
Department: Library

Overall Job Objective:

The Library Director manages the day-to-day operations of the library, including collections, programs, budgets, and staff, serving as the primary public representative for the library. The Director also works in close cooperation with and has accountability to the Board of Library Trustees in accordance with 22 V.S.A. §143, serving as its advisor and as an active participant in policy and budget development, goal setting, planning, and evaluation, in accordance with policies established by the Town and the Board.

The Board delegates to the Director full authority in such areas as collection development, budget management, and personnel administration, selection, and supervision.

The Director is responsible for the effective delivery of services to the community, assessing the community’s needs and interests. The Director is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, supervising, and staffing all activities of the department and training its personnel. The Director is also responsible for its continued and efficient operation, including the department’s relations with the public, local government, and other related agencies.

The Director is accountable for enforcement of rules, policies and regulations within the department, creating a climate where people want to contribute their best; and is able to motivate, create, and maintain a friendly knowledgeable team.

Work Schedule
: 37.5 hours per week, which may include occasional weekends and evenings as required or requested.

Wage: FY’26 Step 1 $ 83,639.54

Title of Immediate Supervisor: Town Manager
Title(s) of Position(s) Direct Supervision Exercised: Circulation Manager, Administrative Accounts Clerk, Technical Services Librarian, Youth Services Librarian, Outreach Services/Programming Specialist, Information Services Librarian.

Physical Demand and Mental Effort: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform their work duties. While performing these duties the employee must be able to communicate verbally. Work requires sufficient physical stamina and strength for extended periods of sitting or standing to perform daily tasksand frequent walking through a multilevel facility.

Reaching above shoulder and twisting to file documents and lifting supplies and materials; occasional bending, kneeling, climbing, balancing, and reaching below shoulder to store documents, materials, and supplies. Constant light grasp, fine manipulation, and handling to perform daily duties; occasional firm grasp to safely use equipment. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to ten (10) pounds to move materials and supplies;

occasional lifting, pushing, and pulling of up to twenty-five (25) pounds with or without accommodations. Must tolerate moderate noise levels and interruptions in a moderate to fast paced environment. Ability to work under stress from demanding deadlines, public contact, and changing priorities and conditions.

Required Materials and Equipment:

General office equipment including computers, telephone, copy machine, cash register and calculator.

Work

Conditions:

May need to work in a variety of settings, including offices, outdoors and sometimes during inclement weather. Work is mostly performed indoors; and requires periods of concentrated focus coupled with interaction with staff and public. Requires ability to respond to rapidly and positively to spontaneous events. May encounter exposure to periods of high activity and high stress under demanding conditions, working to de-escalate difficult/volatile situations.

The position requires a great deal of communication with Town employees, the public, and outside agencies.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Background checks will include professional employment references, Adult Abuse and Child Protection registry and criminal history. May include a credit check, and education verification; and must be entitled to work in the United States.

Union Status
:
Non-Union Management. New employees or internal transfers are on probation for one year from the date of hire or transfer.

FLSA Status: Exempt Employee (salary).

The Town of Brattleboro is committed to being a leader in providing a welcoming workplace and respectful environment for all. We strongly encourage people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ applicants, and people from other underrepresented groups to apply, recognizing and respecting those diverse perspectives and experiences are valuable to our team and essential to our high performance in public service.