Assistant Director & Head of Public Service, Lucius Beebe Memorial Library (Wakefield)
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library, a NOBLE member, seeks an enterprising Assistant Director/Head of Public Service.
In addition to serving patrons and community partners, the Assistant Director works closely with the Library Director and Department Heads as a keystone of the library management team. The successful candidate will enjoy diverse assignments that include all aspects of day-to-day operations of a public library, including public service, personnel management, project management, budget administration, planning, development, programming, evaluation, and website management.
Duties (including, but not limited to):
1. Represents the library, promoting its services throughout the community
2. Administers personal services budget, payroll, and benefits
3. Manages the library website
4. Prepares written and statistical reports
5. Evaluates services, policies, and procedures
6. Directs staff development
7. Coordinates library volunteer program
8. Acts as the library’s liaison to the Friends
9. Initiates and directs projects to meet community needs
10. Collaborates with the Library Director on special projects
11. Assumes responsibility for the library in the absence of the Director
Qualifications
MLS with five years public library experience that includes managing staff. Skilled at written and oral communication, Wordpress, Excel, Word, and Google suite. Evergreen experience a plus.
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$99,000.00- $122,635.00/year
Salary Notes
In ten steps. Position is in the Wakefield Municipal Administrative, Supervisory and Professional Employees bargaining unit.
Closing Date
Open until filled
How to Apply
Letter of application and resume to:
Catherine E. McDonald, Director
Lucius Beebe Memorial Library
345 Main Street
Wakefield MA 01880
cmcdonald@noblenet.org
Posted
2025-02-28
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