Executive Director
The La Grange Park Public Library District has been enriching lives in the community for 50 years. The Board of Trustees seeks a dynamic, energetic Executive Director to lead an outstanding staff and continue our mission of being a welcoming and inclusive community center connecting residents to informational, cultural, and educational resources.
La Grange Park, Illinois, is a suburban village located approximately 14 miles west of Chicago. Nestled between forest preserves, the 13,500 residents enjoy great parks, excellent schools and a variety of housing options. Many long-time residents of La Grange Park find their grown children returning “home” to settle with their own young families. La Grange Park is an active, caring community that embraces our history and plans for the future.
Our new Director will:
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work closely with a 7-member elected Board of Trustees
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oversee, organize, and administer policies set forth by the Board
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coordinate with the Friends who maintain an ongoing book sale and host a variety of fundraisers in support of Library initiatives
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nurture existing excellent relationships among other government entities
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have experience promoting services to stakeholders
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possess top-notch communication and listening skills
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foster career progression and opportunities for the staff
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oversee a long-awaited renovation project – after much planning La Grange Park is ready to embark on an exciting renovation that will enhance our current offerings as well as bring us into the future
Responsibilities include:
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oversees all Library services to the public and the operation of the Library within the limitations of the working budget
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stays informed about new developments in the field
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develops the services of the Library to more effectively meet present and future community needs
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Position: |
Executive Director |
| Organization: |
La Grange Park Public Library District |
| Location: |
La Grange Park, IL
United States
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| Salary: |
$90,000 minimum |
| Posting Start Date: |
12/9/2022 |
| Date Posted: |
12/9/2022 |
| Requirements |
Qualifications include a Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA-Accredited program and at least 5 years of recent public library experience and 3 years supervisory experience. The candidate must have highly developed interpersonal skills, experience promoting services to stakeholders, awareness of budgeting and fiscal matters, and strong leadership capabilities. The Director provides and maintains a healthy environment for the recruitment, evaluation, and development of employees. |
| Status: |
This listing expires on: 2/7/2023 |
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