Library Director: Lead Innovation & Community Growth

Position Available: Library Director The Board of Trustees of the Highland Public Library, 14 Elting Place Highland, NY, seeks an energetic, innovative, and community-oriented director with proven leadership and supervisory skills. A successful candidate will have the passion and motivation required to lead this library to a bright future strategically. Highland Community Located in the Hudson Valley on the Hudson River, Highland, NY is the home of Walkway Over the Hudson and Hudson Valley Rail Trail. As a school district public library, Highland is chartered to serve 12,920 residents in the Highland Central School District. Essential Duties Include: Administer budget, finances, and library personnel. Plan, implement, and evaluate library services. Develop and maintain positive relationships with the Mid-Hudson Library System, its member libraries, and community organizations. Promote community visibility. Develop policies in collaboration with the Board of Trustees. Supervise the direction and training of staff. Provide leadership in future planning for the library, programs, and facility. The Successful Candidate Excellent organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and project management skills. Excellent communication skills Commitment to providing high-quality service in an ever-changing public library environment, including familiarity with emerging technologies. Experience in managing public library personnel and budgets. Strong commitment to community relations. Education and Experience Minimum qualifications: Graduation from a regionally accredited New York State registered college or University with a Master’s Degree in Library Science and two (2) years of professional full-time or its part-time equivalent experience in a library of recognized standing. Preference given to candidates with Library Director experience Possession of a New York State Public Librarian’s professional certificate at the time of appointment is required. Compensation and Benefits: Starting salary range: $70,000 to $85,000, commensurate with education and experience. This position is 38-40 hours a week. Benefits: 80 hours (10 days) of PTO per year; 14 paid holidays; and six personal days per year 40 hours (5 days) sick time. New York State Local Retirement and Medical Benefits, including dental and vision plans Please send resumes to View email address on click.appcast.io or mail to: Julie Dempsey Highland Public Library PO Box 1556 Highland NY 12528 #J-18808-Ljbffr