[Michlib-l] Library Director Opportunity - Alpena Michigan

[Brian Mortimore]

The Alpena County George N. Fletcher Public Library is looking for a
dynamic and inspiring leader to guide the organization into its next
exciting chapter. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in
community collaborations, strategic planning, and millage campaigns. We are
seeking a leader who can guide our team toward growth and empowerment as
library professionals. The Library has an operational budget of just over
$1.4M that provides services to 28,000 Alpena County residents. This newly
renovated Class V library is located in vibrant downtown Alpena, mere
blocks from Lake Huron in Northeast Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. The Library
offers robust community programming in a wide variety of formats and is the
home of the Thunder Bay Research Collection and treasured local history
collections.

Alpena, Michigan is the Sanctuary of the Great Lakes, boasting four seasons
of activities- cross-country skiing, ice-fishing, diving, bird-watching,
hiking, boating, biking, and more. The city has two live theatres-
community and professional, art galleries, restaurants, craft breweries,
award-winning cidery, a winery, and is home to the first freshwater
National Marine Sanctuary and Great Lakes Maritime Heritage Center.  Live
your best life in Downtown Alpena - YouTube
<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FmPmCO8Bp-k>

This is a full-time, exempt position.

Qualifications: Must meet and maintain the requirements set by the Library
of Michigan for a Class V library (Level 1 Certificate), MLIS from an
ALA-accredited institution, 4-5 years of management experience in a public
library setting, Michigan Librarian I certification, up-to-date with
current issues and trends in libraries, and familiarity with small-town
libraries. The candidate must possess excellent interpersonal written and
verbal communication skills, excellent attention to detail, and be able to
develop and manage the operating budget.

Salary: The starting rate will range between $70,000-$85,000, based on
experience and as negotiated.  Additionally, a generous benefits package
including health insurance, paid time off, and participation in the
Michigan Municipal Employee Retirement System is included.

About the library: Located in downtown Alpena, the Alpena County George N.
Fletcher Public Library was established in 1967 as a county library.
Dedicated to serving as a regional gathering place for learning and quality
cultural experiences, the Library also acts as a primary resource for
historical research, enrichment opportunities, and educational support. The
Library is committed to building a reading community while providing
quality humanities programming unique to this area of the state.

To apply: Please submit your resume and cover letter with three
professional references to mortimoreconsulting at gmail.com.

Relocation expenses reimbursement negotiable.

For a full job description: https://bit.ly/3dR9v42

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