Job Summary
The Cragsmoor Free Library is a small association library on the Shawangunk Ridge in Ulster County, NY. The Library is seeking an energetic part-time Director who, as its public face, will play an integral role in ensuring that the Library continues to meet the community's needs. The successful candidate will be an active partner with the Library Board in setting and implementing strategy, policies, and decisions. The Library Director must balance the management of a not-for-profit organization with the more personal and social needs of its patrons
The Director is required to be on site at the Library on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and one Saturday per month. It is the Director's responsibility to assure appropriate staff coverage of all Library hours. The Director is also required to be present, in person or on Zoom, at monthly Board meetings normally held on the morning of the second Sunday of each month.
Responsibilities
• Develop and implement strategic plans to enhance organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring that all services are delivered with the highest quality standards.
• Lead and mentor staff, promoting professional development and fostering a positive workplace culture.
• Manage data entry processes, ensuring accuracy in cataloging and filing of documents.
• Conduct research to inform decision-making and improve service delivery.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, providing updates on initiatives and progress towards goals.
• Write reports and documentation as needed to support organizational objectives.
• Ensure that library services are accessible and meet the needs of the community.
• Utilize technology to computerize processes and improve operational workflows.
Requirements
Library Management·
Provide Library patrons with direction and advice as well as information on research and reading, both print and digital
Check materials into and out of the Library using the Integrated Library System software
Manage, with Board oversight, the acquisition and deaccession of the Library’s collection
Supervise staff, both employees and volunteers
Ensure adherence to all Library policies
Maintain the inventory of supplies
Ensure and supervise the maintenance of the Library’s buildings, site, holdings, and equipment, including computers
Enhance and supervise the programs, events and activities in the Library
Relationship Management
Local Community
✓ Convey feedback from the community to the Board
✓ Draft Director’s report for the monthly Newsletter
✓ Forward Board-authorized communications to patrons
✓ Attend Library events whenever possible
The Library Board of Trustees
✓ Act in concert with the Board of Trustees
✓ Prepare Director’s report and present the report at Board meetings, which fall on the morning of the second Sunday of the month
✓ Attend and present Director’s report at the annual August meeting of the Library Association
✓ Assist in preparation of all required reports
Ramapo Catskill Library Services (RCLS)
✓ Function as primary interface between RCLS and the Board of Trustees
✓ Attend, in person or on Zoom, RCLS monthly Directors’ Association meetings and other RCLS meetings as pertinent
✓ Prepare and submit to RCLS relevant sections of the Annual Report required by New York State
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $27,800.00 - $33,800.00 per year
Expected hours: 17 – 24 per week
Schedule:
• Day shift
Experience:
• Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
• Pine Bush, NY 12566 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
• Pine Bush, NY 12566: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Pine Bush NY United States