Assistant Director

Assistant Director, York Public Library (York, ME)

York Public Library is a welcoming, collaborative, supportive, and engaging place to work and we are seeking a dynamic, innovative, and driven leader to join our team as Assistant Director. Our library is a 501(c)3 non‑profit organization, receiving support from the Town of York and through the York Public Library Association. Our mission is to provide free and open access to knowledge and services that support individual flourishing and community engagement.

The current fiscal year operating budget is $1.26 million. We employ 7 full‑time staff, 11 part‑time staff, and an active set of volunteers.

The Assistant Director supports the library’s mission as both a nonprofit organization and a public institution by providing supervisory, administrative, and professional leadership across daily operations.

They assist in planning, organizing, supervising, and evaluating library operations while working to strengthen the efficiency and efficacy of all areas under their oversight.

With the Executive Director, helps draft, update, and implement policies, procedures, goals, and objectives that address community needs and advance organizational priorities.

Supports the Executive Director and the Development & Marketing Coordinator on a full range of development activities including fundraising initiatives, grant applications, and donor engagement.

The Assistant Director supervises 8 staff members; indirectly supervises 7 others.

The ideal applicant has:

• An MLS/MLIS degree from an ALA accredited school with a minimum of three years of progressive library leadership experience working in libraries. The Hiring Committee will consider a Master’s degree in a related field in combination with a minimum of three years of relevant nonprofit experience demonstrating the ability to successfully meet the position's requirements.
• Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and supervisory skills.
• Proven experience in fundraising and grant writing.
• Programming and collection development experience and can analyze information and make recommendations.
• Well‑versed in modern practices, technologies, and trends as they pertain to public libraries and nonprofits.
• Proficient in MS Office, Google Workspace, and basic office equipment. Familiarity with Canva and experience with ILS systems (Sierra a plus).
• All library employees are expected to operate under the guidance of our Sustainability Policy which adheres to the triple bottom line definition of sustainability: making decisions that are environmentally sound, socially equitable, and economically feasible.

Full Time

MLS/Masters

$76,500.00- $83,500.00/year

Salary dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience.

Priority will be given to applications in the order in which they are received.

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume to the Hiring Committee via:

Laurie Bouchard, HR Consultant

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