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Executive Director, Manchester Community Library (Manchester Center, VT)
Executive Director
About Manchester Community Library
Nestled in the southwest Green Mountains just three hours north of Boston and four hours from New York City & Montreal, the Manchester Community Library (MCL) is the central gathering place for community education and civic life in an idyllic town known for its renowned cultural institutions, outstanding schools, and year-round recreation. Operating as a 21st Century library with a state-of-the-art collection, technology, and facilities, MCL is a resource hub for residents of Manchester and surrounding towns in Bennington County.
The Library’s tagline – “Meet you at The Library” – speaks to the essence of small-town character. MCL’s chief ambition is to connect residents with one another by providing a welcoming and comfortable place where they can access tools and information and enjoy compelling programs for kids and adults of all ages.
Its current 18,500 square foot facility was built in 2014 as the latest public iteration of the town’s Mark Skinner Library, originally founded in 1897. With a Board of 13, staff of 10, and dedicated team of volunteers, the library hosts 1,000 programs and 58,000 visitors each year with an operating budget of $1M and an endowment of $5.6M.
For more information on Manchester Community Library, please visit our website .
The Opportunity
Manchester Community Library seeks a passionate leader, advocate, and fundraiser to inspire the next chapter of MCL’s impact and sustainability.
The Executive Director will be responsible for strategic oversight of the library, including developing and executing a strategic plan, designing and implementing all fundraising and development activities, supervising staff, and working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to ensure the organization's financial integrity and accountability.
Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the ED will directly supervise the Assistant Director of Programs, three librarians, as well as the Communications and Facilities staff.
Key responsibilities of the ED include :
- Develop and implement strategic plans and budgets to achieve MCL’s revenue goals, secure town appropriations, and ensure long-term financial health.
- Be an effective spokesperson for MCL and its mission across diverse constituencies, including patrons and community members, civic and business leaders, partners and funders.
- Serve as the organization's chief fundraiser by cultivating and stewarding donors, attending fundraising events, and soliciting major gifts for the organization's current and future needs.
- Guide and implement a Marketing and Communications strategy that supports advancement goals and builds recognition and visibility of the library.
- In collaboration with staff and the Board of Trustees, identify pathways for serving, growing, and diversifying programs and services in partnership with local nonprofits and schools.
- Foster community collaborations and partnerships that enhance MCL’s reach and impact, serving as an effective leader and ambassador.
- Bring a forward looking, entrepreneurial approach to the evolving local and national library ecosystem, identifying 21st Century Library trends and key opportunities that will ensure MCL’s ongoing success and relevance.
- Ensure that resources are ethically, efficiently, and responsibly deployed to serve MCL’s mission in the near and long term.
Candidate Profile
While no one candidate will have every experience outlined in the position description, ideal candidates will display many of the following professional and personal qualities, skills, and characteristics :
Additionally, ideal candidates will bring :
Compensation & Benefits
The salary range for this role is $105,000-$115,000, in addition to a benefits package that includes medical, dental, life and disability insurance, retirement plan, and generous leave policies.
Contact
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Salary : $105,000 - $115,000
