[Michlib-l] Job Posting: Director, Commerce Township Community Library

[Benjamin Sebrowski]

The Board of Trustees of the Charter Township of Commerce, Michigan are
seeking a Library Director who is ready to lead their library team in
continuing its excellence in service and to build and foster new community
partnerships for continuing success.


The Commerce Township Community Library is a Class V library. It is a
department of the Township and serves over 40,000 citizens of Commerce
Township, MI, including the Village of Wolverine Lake. In January 2017, the
library opened its beautiful, new 35,000-square-foot building in the north
end of the Township’s Dodge Park V – at the famous corner of “Commerce and
Commerce, in Commerce.” The library is part of The Library Network
consortium and operates under its shared automation system, CARL.


Responsibilities: Under the general direction of the seven-member elected
Commerce Township Board of Trustees and the appointed Library Advisory
Board, the Director is responsible for all library operations and overall
administration and management of the library and its services. Specific
areas of responsibility include board relations; planning, organization and
evaluation of library services; general administration and financial
management including development and fundraising; internal and external
communications; and professional and staff development. See the full
position description for complete details and illustrative duties and
functions.


Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library
Science from an ALA-accredited program; a minimum of four years of
progressively more responsible library experience including supervisory and
budget development experience; and the ability to obtain and retain a
Librarian’s Professional Certificate (Level 1) from the Library of Michigan
as required by state law for a Class 5 library. The successful candidate
will exhibit visionary leadership; creativity; excellent listening skills
responsive to the needs and concerns of staff, patrons and the community;
financial and political acumen; the ability to build productive
partnerships; the ability to foster a team environment; excellent
interpersonal skills; and a desire to achieve operational excellence.
Successful experience as a library director reporting to a governing board
and experience with a successful millage campaign are highly desirable.


Compensation: The starting salary range is $65,000 – $75,000 (depending on
qualifications) and an excellent benefits package.


To apply for this position, send cover letter, resume, and completed
Commerce Township *Employment Application *to Janet Bushey, Director of
Finance/HR


Email: jbushey at commercetwp.com -or-

Mail: 2009 Township Drive, Commerce Township, MI 48390




Ben Sebrowski
Director of Technology
Charter Township of Commerce

2009 Township Drive

Commerce Township, MI  48390

Ph/Fax (248)960-7037

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