Bacon Library Director

Overview

Bacon Free Library – Natick, MA. The Town of Natick seeks an experienced and visionary Library Director to lead the Bacon Free Library (BFL) operations – a Town department operating the library on behalf of the BFL non-profit board. Established in 1880 and located in the heart of historic South Natick Center, the BFL is a small independent library located in a beautiful park-like setting overlooking the Charles River, surrounded by scenic grounds and gardens.

The BFL serves patrons of all ages, benefiting from the strong support of an active Friends organization and a dedicated non-profit Board. With the support of full and part-time staff, and volunteers, the Library Director reports directly to Town Administration, and is responsible for the overall administration and daily operations of the BFL as a department of the Town of Natick.

• Provide overall administration and daily operations of the Bacon Free Library as a department of the Town of Natick.
• Lead collection management, staff supervision, and coordination of adult programming.
• Maintain the BFL’s IT infrastructure, website, and social media presence; manage the library budget and financial records.
• Collaborate closely with the Morse Institute Library and the Minuteman Library Network, of which BFL is a member through the Morse.

• Master of Library Science (MLS) from an ALA-accredited program
• Experience in municipal library operations, preferably in a small library setting
• Demonstrated ability to manage overall library operations and build strong relationships with community partners and organizations
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and creative self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong commitment to customer service and community engagement
• Experience with or knowledge of Sierra ILS preferred
• Strong networking and collaboration skills
• Moderate physical effort required under typical library working conditions

The Town of Natick offers a competitive salary and a generous benefits package. This position is classified as Grade 3 on the Town s non-union personnel pay plan, with an anticipated hiring range of $66,000 - $80,000 commensurate with education and experience.

Interested candidates should submit one combined pdf document that includes a cover letter and resume with a file name (last name, job title applying, Natick) to hr or to the Director of Human Resources, Town of Natick, 13 East Central Street, Natick, MA 01760. This position shall remain open until filled.

EOE