ILLINOIS LIBRARY ASSOCIATION is hiring: Executive Director | Dixon Public Librar

Executive Director | Dixon Public Library

Posted on Feb 15, 2025

The Board of Trustees invites your consideration and application for the position of Executive Director of the Dixon Public Library. Located in north central Illinois, the Library serves over 15,000 residents with books, periodicals, DVDs, online access, and community programming out of a beautiful, turn-of-the-century building with a 1970s addition. With a budget of $750,000 and 12 staff, the Library is well regarded by the community for its part in a proactive and excellence-focused municipal government.

In collaboration with a 9-member appointed Board, the Executive Director will be responsible for all aspects of Library operations including organizational and team leadership, collection and financial management, compliance, community outreach efforts, and long-range planning.

This is a full-time exempt position with a salary range of $85,000 to $100,000 based on qualifications and experience. The Library also offers competitive municipal benefits including paid time off, health insurance, and IMRF.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Library Science or Library Information Science is ideal, but applicants with a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field (Business, Education, English, Information Systems, etc.) and interest in pursuing an advanced degree are encouraged to apply.
• Five years of progressively responsible library experience.
• Two years of demonstrated successful staff management experience.

Location

Dixon Public Library

221 S. Hennepin Ave.

Dixon, IL 61021

United States

How to apply

Please apply with a concise resume and cover letter briefly explaining your interest in this position to Kevin Marx, Board President at directorsearch@dixonpubliclibrary.org . This position posting will be up until filled, but applications are appreciated as soon as possible.

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Salary : $85,000 - $100,000