Quick Summary
Grand Marais Public Library is hiring an Assistant Library Director. Join a library that is one of the major hubs for a bustling community of artists, outdoor enthusiasts, retirees and tourists. The Grand Marais Public Library is the only 5 Star Library in Minnesota and retains that status annually due to the high level of usage by the public.
Text courtesy of Amanda St John, Library Director, Grand Marais Public Library
Grand Marais Public Library is hiring an Assistant Library Director.
Come live and work on the beautiful North Shore of Lake Superior close to the boundary waters, hiking, skiing, fishing, and Canada. Join a library that is one of the major hubs for a bustling community of artists, outdoor enthusiasts, retirees and tourists. Cook County has a high percentage of PhD’s per capita, and a community that enjoys a variety of intellectual, outdoor and off-grid pursuits. The Grand Marais Public Library is the only 5 Star Library in Minnesota and retains that status annually due to the high level of usage by the public.
Salary: $22.19 with increase to $24.65 in 12 months.
Status & Hours: Regular, full-time
DESCRIPTION
Assists the Library Director in maintaining the daily operation of the library and operates the library independently in the Director’s absence. Activities may include: policy formulation and implementation, managing staff and library functions, coordinate and present programs, cultivate outreach partnerships and meet with community groups, provide reference service, classify and catalog library materials, manage the library web presence, manage and maintain library equipment and technology, troubleshoot technology problems, and provide services to patrons as necessary.
Candidates should demonstrate: Knowledge of library materials, classification systems, policies and procedures, knowledge and ability to use reference materials including online resources, knowledge of and ability to use technology and perform troubleshooting, knowledge of library services for children and adults, ability to train and supervise staff and volunteers, ability to plan and organize workload, ability to cheerfully and tactfully deal with a wide variety of people, ability to maintain customer confidentiality, and familiarity with library professional publications.
Minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, one year experience working in a library setting, one year experience in a supervisory capacity, knowledge of budgets, ability to learn a variety of computer software products, familiarity with using and navigating the Internet.
Desirable qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA accredited MLS program.
TO APPLY
Submit City of Grand Marais Application for Employment, (available at ci.grand-marais.mn.us/apply under the Jobs & Board/Commission postings tab), cover letter, resume, and if applicable, any relevant supplemental forms as listed at the website. Application materials must be complete and received by the application deadline date in order to be considered by one of the methods below:
US MAIL
Attn: Assistant Director Search
Grand Marais City Hall
PO Box 600
Grand Marais, MN 55604
EMAIL
Attn: Assistant Director Search
Email: cityhall@grandmarais.city
IN PERSON
Hand delivered to either Grand Marais City Hall (preferred) or to the library.
The position remains open until filled with the first review of applications scheduled for May 8. Complete posting is available at the City of Grand Marais website.
