Position Opening

ASSISTANT LIBRARY DIRECTOR/DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

Permanent, Full-Time, Non-Union Position, Grade 11

The Town of Provincetown is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Library Director/Director of Development. This is a full-time, professional level position requiring a Masters of Library Science from an ALA accredited institution, six years of library experience at a supervisory level and three years of experience in fundraising, grantwriting or development.

Responsibilities include assisting the Library Director in planning, organization, supervision, development and administration of all library services, personnel, operations and programs and include working in close coordination with the Library Director and Board of Library Trustees to plan and supervise the implementation of all adult library programming, publicity and fund raising activities in support both of the Library’s annual campaign and in their efforts to address substantial capital needs and long-term debt.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strength in written communication and program planning, success in grant writing and external fundraising, written and verbal communications skills, the ability to set priorities and work with frequent interruptions, strong interpersonal skills, organization, procedural and public relations proficiency, and an ability to develop and maintain a rapport with the public, as well as an ability to supervise and secure the cooperation of the staff.

Computer literacy, including but not limited to creating web content and using organization and online tools, word processing, graphics, spreadsheet, html, internet, financial planning, report generation and database skills are also required.

Starting annual salary is $47,187 with comparable benefits package. Applications and job descriptions may be obtained from the Office of the Town Manager, c/o Town Hall, 260 Commercial Street, Provincetown, Mass 02657 (508-487-7000). Completed applications, resume and three references should be submitted to the Office of the Town Manager, at the above address by 5 p.m. on Thursday, June 5, 2008. The Town of Provincetown is an equal opportunity employer.

Sharon Lynn, Town Manager

Posted: Town Hall www.provincetown-ma.gov 4/18/08 1:15 pm dj

Advertised: Banner April 24 & May 1, 2008