The Director reports to the Board of Trustees and works effectively with the Borough Manager to oversee that the library facility is operated safely and efficiently. Maintains relationships and provides necessary reports and information to the Delaware County Library System, as well as the Board and staff.

• Ability to exercise considerable professional skill, initiative and independent judgment.
• High level of administrative and supervisory skills required.
• Planning and community needs assessment skills important.
• Ability to develop, implement, and evaluate a multitude of programs and services addressing all age levels within a diverse community.
• Exceptional interpersonal, written and oral communication necessary.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work with various borough stakeholders (library board, borough council, borough manager, council liaison, mayor, etc.)
• Commitment and ability to engage in community outreach and partnerships.
• Strong grants research and writing skills a must.
• Innovative thinking and knowledge of current and emerging technologies.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.
Competitive with benefit package including fully paid health insurance coverage including vision and dental plan for employee and spouse/domestic partner/dependents, defined contribution pension plan fully paid for by employer, discretionary employee contributions are matched 50% by employer, $25,000 term life insurance coverage. Also the Borough provides ten paid vacation days after the completion of six month probationary period, eleven paid holidays, three personal days, three bereavement days, military leave, and regular pay for jury duty.

Submit current resume and salary requirements electronically to:
Lansdowne Library Director Search
Marie Campuzano, Board President
lansdownelibrary@gmail.com

First consideration will be given to resumes received by October 9, 2009.

The Lansdowne Borough is an equal opportunity employer.