The Marion County Library System and its Board of Trustees are currently seeking a mature, forward-thinking, strategic leader as its next Library Director. The perfect candidate will not only be responsible for overall operations of the library system, but will also champion the next phase of growth through an up and coming, highly anticipated renovation and expansion of its Marion branch, a stunning 1905 Carnegie Library that serves as the heart of the community. Experienced management planning and public communications skills is preferred.
Nestled in the beautiful, predominantly rural northeastern area of South Carolina, Marion County boasts small town southern charm, all within an hour’s drive to Myrtle Beach and a two hours’ drive to picturesque Charleston, South Carolina. The library system provides services to Marion County’s 30,000 residents via 3 branches, 2 satellite branches, and a Bookmobile.
Marion County Library System operates under a governing Board of Trustees and reports to the South Carolina State Library, and the Marion County Council, and other agencies that may be required. Comprehensive experience working with small local governments is highly desired.
Compensation ranges from $65,000 to $75,000. Health insurance with basic dental and vision is 100% paid by the library. Life insurance and other benefit plans are available. The library participates in the SC state retirement program.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for all aspects of library operations, including budget forecasting and preparation, Human Resources,
- Provides forward-thinking leadership to library staff in line with organization's mission
- Acts as an integral component of the construction process, overseeing the facility expansion project
- Hires, trains, and motivates all library personnel
- Oversight of library’s technology platforms
- Community engagement on behalf of the library
- Implementation of policies and the ability to uphold the principles of intellectual freedom to ensure free, equitable, and confidential access to information for all people of the community.
COMPENSATION:
Salary range from $65,000 to $75,000. Health insurance with basic dental and vision is 100% paid by the library. Life insurance and other benefit plans are available. The library participates in the SC state retirement program.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have an MLIS from an ALA accredited program
- Preferably 5 years of increasingly responsible leadership and management experience in a library, with at least 3 of those years consisting of budgeting, planning, and supervising staff.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with current and future library technology and trends
- SC driver’s license (or obtained within 6 months if out of state)
- Must pass a pre-employment drug test
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Long term management expertise
- Public relations experience
- Fundraising and grant writing knowledge
- Familiarity with Government Accounting Best Practices
- Proficiency in Quickbooks Online or similar software
Please submit a letter of introduction, resume, and three references to J.N. Fairbanks, Chairman Marion County Library, 101 SE Court Street, Marion, SC 29571 or by email to directorsearch@marion-lib.org.
Official transcripts and a completed Marion County Job Application required upon job offer. Applicants may be required to complete pre-employment testing.
The Marion County Library System is an equal opportunity employer.
