Employment Opportunities

Employment Opportunities

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Library Director

The Harlan Community Library is looking for an engaged, forward-thinking Director with outstanding leadership skills and professionalism, joined with a desire and ability to provide a high level of excellence in fostering relationships and serving the community.

The position reports to the Library Board of Trustees and works with a dedicated staff.  They direct all administrative, professional, and technical library activities.

Primary Job Responsibilities Include:

  • Create, develop, and implement innovative solutions and initiatives for day-to-day library operations of programming, staffing, and building/grounds maintenance
  • Develop effective and positive working relationships with community leaders, city leaders, Board of Trustees, and Library staff, as well as Library patrons.
  • Management of Library personnel.
  • Financial management and develop and maintain Library budget

The Harlan Community Library serves a diverse mix of individuals, including numerous residents of rural Shelby County and surrounding cities. Harlan offers the best in small-town living to all who treasure its historical downtown charm. Located 10 miles North of I-80 on Highway 59, Harlan boasts a thriving educational system, friendly neighborhoods, and plenty of recreational activities.  Harlan is just 45 miles from Council Bluffs, and our residents can participate in all the events and activities of a larger urban setting while still living the small-town Iowa life!

Minimum Education or Experience Required:

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree and 6-10 years related experience and/or training, or a master’s degree from a college or university and 1-5 years of experience; or working toward a master’s degree in library science; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Education or Experience Required:

Master’s degree in library science and 5 years or more related experience and/or training, or a master’s degree and ten years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Special Requirements

Library Director Certification through the State Library of Iowa within 1 year of the hire date.

Must reside within 30 minutes of Harlan, IA

Hiring Salary Range: $60,000-$68,000/salaried, exempt position. The position earns sick, vacation, holiday leave and comp time.  It also offers IPERS, Wellness Center cost sharing, life insurance, dental and vision coverage, Flexible Spending account.

To Apply: Please review the Library Director Job Description more information. To receive consideration, please send a letter of interest, resume, and transcript(s) (unofficial copy accepted) to harlan.ia.board@gmail.com.  This posting will remain open until April 15, 2025 at 5pm. EOE/AA.

 

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