Objective: The Green Forest Library is seeking a new Director. Could this be you? This opportunity is perfect for someone looking to enjoy small town life in the Arkansas Ozarks, including a 35-hour work week for a healthy work-life balance, easy access to both the Springfield, MO and Bentonville/Rogers/Fayetteville, AR metropolitan areas as well as popular vacation destinations like the Buffalo National River, Branson, and Eureka Springs. This position allows for the exercise of creative and compassionate leadership as the library strives to extend its reach and impact in a diverse community. A great benefit package is included, with 100% of the cost of health insurance covered by Carroll County. To apply, click the link below and complete the application and submit along with resume and cover letter.
greenforestlibrary.org
Employment Information
-Starting salary - $34,500 to $40,020 based on education and experience.
-Medical benefits through UnitedHealthcare – Carroll County pays 100%
-Dental benefits through Arkansas BlueCross BlueShield
-Short Term Disability benefits through Aflac
-Retirement benefits with Arkansas Public Employees Retirement System with 15.32% match from Carroll County
-FT-35 hours per week/ one-week vacation after one year of employment, additional days added in succeeding years of employment
-10 guaranteed paid holidays per year and paid sick leave (one day/7 hours per month starting after first month)
Principal Responsibilities
-Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities of the library and the development of library facilities to best serve the needs of the community.
-Implement programs and policies established by local, county, and regional library boards. Establish library rules and procedures not in conflict with these policies.
-Responsible for funds collected through the library and tax funds under supervision of the local and county library boards.
-Prepare annual budget and oversee all payroll, purchasing, and other financial transactions.
-Recruit, select, hire, supervise, and train library personnel, including staff and volunteers.
-Schedule and perform Employee Performance Evaluations as required by County personnel policies and the Carroll County Library Board policies.
-Manage the collection, including selection and acquisition of materials, oversight of circulation, reference and reader advisory services, and weeding of library materials.
-Assist the public in the use of library facilities, including computers and Internet use as needed.
-Develop and coordinate programs, events, and displays to encourage library use by all members of the community.
-Maintain a safe and inviting environment for all library patrons, staff and volunteers.
-Maintain all library records. Prepare and submit reports as required by local, county, and regional library boards.
-Serve as primary liaison to library advisory board. Attend all meetings. Assist President in preparation of agendas and in communicating with board members.
-Serve as Secretary to the Carroll County Library Board on a rotation with other Carroll County Library Directors. Attend all county library board meetings.
-Support local Friends of the Library group and community volunteers.
-Promote awareness of and use of the library and represent the library in a professional and positive manner.
-Handle confidential materials and maintain confidentiality.
-Perform other duties as requested by the local or county boards.
Minimum Requirements
-Must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher education
-Must be a library cardholder
Special Skills
Some experience working in a library, public agency or position with publiccontact, or an equivalent combination of training and experience which would provide the knowledge, abilities and skills listed below:
-Knowledge of standard library practices and routines
-Some knowledge of standard library technical and professional methods and techniques
-Some knowledge of book genres, titles and authors
-Intermediate to advanced computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and intermediate to advanced Internet
research skills
-Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of individuals including, patrons, staff, volunteers,
colleagues, boards, and other agencies.
-Some supervisory experience.
-Some knowledge of preparing budgets and basic accounting principles,
methods and practices.
To apply, pick up application packet from any Carroll County Library or download it here. Return application, cover letter and resume to:
Vicki Brown
Chair, Library Director Search Committee
c/o CAMALS
44 Kingshighway A-3
Eureka Springs, AR 72632
Or email application materials to vbrown@gf.k12.ar.us
All inquiries should be directed to Vicki Brown at vbrown@gf.k12.ar.us
Position is open until filled.
The Carroll County Library Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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April Griffith
Regional Library Administrator
Carroll and Madison Library System
Eureka Springs AR
(479) 339-9679
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