Director posting, Petoskey, MI
Library Director – Petoskey (MI) District Library
Petoskey, Michigan has been a destination for generations. Make it your destination, too! The Petoskey District Library’s
new Library Director will be a critical contributor to the Petoskey
arts and cultural community. The successful candidate will lead a
committed, talented staff and active, vital Friends of the Library
bringing innovation and creativity in generating new and effective
library programs and services for the 14,568 residents of the City of
Petoskey, Bear Creek Township, and Resort Township. Building on a new
strategic plan outlining core values, the Director, with a five-member
Board of Trustees, a $1.2 million budget, and a stunning, new Library
(2004), will work to implement goals including, but not limited to,
building relationships with surrounding townships, expanding library
hours, and developing the talents of a dedicated team of library staff.
Petoskey, MI,
known for the famous “Petoskey stone” and being the home to Ernest
Hemingway for many years, overlooks the shores of Lake Michigan’s Little
Traverse Bay in the Lower Peninsula. It’s a resort community of
unmatched beauty and charm with all of the amenities of a larger city.
In addition to the arts and stellar public schools, Petoskey is the
county seat and offers outdoor recreation opportunities including bike
trails, boating, fishing and the Midwest’s best downhill skiing. Emmet
County, organized in 1853, was known for years as L’Arbre Croche
(Crooked Tree)—so named by early French fur traders and missionaries for
a tall tree overhanging a high bluff used as a landmark for approaching
canoes. Also called “Land of a Million Dollar Sunsets,” Petoskey has
served as a summertime destination for vacationing city residents for
many years. Tourism continues to be a major economic force and Petoskey
is now a four-season destination with outstanding shopping and views—and
the year-round home for many who enjoy its beauty and charm. Petoskey
is also home to McLaren Northern Michigan (health care) and North
Central Michigan College. For more information about the Library, the
Petoskey community and the surrounding area, visit Petoskey Links.
Responsibilities.
The Library Director works at the pleasure of the Library Board of
Trustees and is the Library’s chief administrator--responsible for
carrying out Board policy, developing strategic plans and directions,
and overseeing library operations. Essential functions include: overall
management and organizational leadership; financial planning, resource
development and accountability; providing effective team development and
leadership to the staff; working collaboratively with civic
organizations and community agencies; working effectively with elected
officials at the local, township and state level; and interacting with
the media and the community to project a positive image of the Library.
See Library Director for the complete job description, illustrative work activities and required knowledge, skills, abilities.
Qualifications. Minimum
qualifications are a Master’s Degree in Librarianship from an ALA
accredited library school; and a minimum of five years of administrative
experience (or the equivalent). Essential attributes and skills
include: strong interpersonal skills; excellent writing, communication
and presentation skills; political acumen; collaborative and
team-building skills; and a thorough knowledge of current trends and
“best practices” relating to library programs, services and technology.
See the Predictive Index
summary completed by the Board for additional desired characteristics.
Prior success as a library director reporting to a policy making board
is also highly desirable.
Compensation. The
position offers a hiring salary range of $68,000 -$80,000 (with
placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an
attractive benefits package.
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