Assistant Director of Library Services, Concord Public Library; Concord

Assistant Director of Library Services, Concord Free Public Library (Concord)

The Concord Free Public Library is seeking an outgoing and collaborative leader who has strong people management skills as well as excellent communication and administrative abilities to be the next Assistant Library Director.

Concord, Massachusetts, (18,000 pop.) is a historic New England community with an internationally known literary tradition, vibrant neighborhoods, preserved open spaces, family-owned farms, and thriving commercial centers. The Library’s buildings and grounds are privately owned by the Library Corporation, a unique governance structure that has been in place for over 150 years. The library is also overseen by the Library Committee and supported by an active Friends of the Library volunteer organization.

The Main Library, in the heart of Concord, was recently renovated and now includes a makerspace, Children’s Library, dedicated Teen Lounge, study rooms, a fully outfitted large meeting room, and an expanded Special Collections archive. The Fowler Library branch in West Concord hosts vegetable and pollinator gardens, offers engaging programs for all ages, and is well connected to the local arts community.

The new Assistant Director will work closely with staff, library and community partners and the Library Director to provide direct oversight of the library’s public programs and services. The Assistant Director is also responsible for master scheduling for the library, working with department heads to ensure that public service desks are appropriately staffed.

This spring the Library will finalize a new 3-year Strategic Plan. The Assistant Library Director is a key member of the Library’s Management Team who assists the Director in designing, developing, disseminating, and implementing the library’s policies and strategic initiatives. This position is a rare opportunity to help launch the next chapter of a library with an impressive history and an exciting future.

This is a full-time position for 40 hours per week.

• Masters degree in Library Science with a minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in library operations, including supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience.

Full Time

MLS/Masters

$92,539.00 – $/year

Starting salary range: $92,539 - $110,593 annually, with complete benefits package.

Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request. For a complete job description and instructions on how to apply, go to: https://tow

The Town of Concord, MA is an EEO Employer. The Town of Concord seeks employees who embody our values of integrity and respect, value service and collaboration, and support innovation and accountability. We are dedicated to fostering a workforce that embraces diverse identities and perspectives, strives for excellence, and upholds responsibility in all we do. A racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse team strengthens our organization, enriches our community, and advances equity and opportunity for all.