Posted 2/6/2013: Executive Director, New Canaan Library, New Canaan, Connecticut

New Canaan Library-a 21st century library-seeks a 21st century Executive Director! The Board of Trustees seeks a broad-gauged thinker and dynamic leader to provide strategic direction, participate in the building of a stellar new library and continue to develop the Library's role as the cornerstone of the community's intellectual and cultural life. The New Canaan Library, a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization, located in the heart of downtown New Canaan, serves 20,000 residents and loans over 500,000 items annually. With a $2.7 million annual budget, the new Executive Director will work with a committed staff (28FTEs), an energetic Board and Advisory Board, New Canaan local officials, an established donor group, and an appreciative community-81% of New Canaan residents have active library cards-to achieve the Library's full potential. In addition to managing the day-to-day library operations, the key objectives for the next Executive Director will be to move forward with the strategic vision, participate in planning the new facility, lead the capital campaign for its development, and enhance alternative funding streams to continue an outstanding level of service, programs, and growth.

Compensation: the position offers a hiring salary range of $115,000-130,000 (placement dependent upon experience and qualifications) and an attractive benefits package.

For the complete ad including responsibilities, job description, qualifications, and application information, please visit: http://www.gossagesager.com/newcanaanad.htm.

This position closes March 24, 2013.

For information, contact Bradbury Associates/Gossage Sager Associates by phone, 816.531.2468, or via email. Apply via email with a meaningful cover letter and your resume as Word or pdf attachments to Dan Bradbury, danbradbury@gossagesager.com or Jobeth Bradbury, jobethbradbury@gossagesager.com. The position closes March 24, 2013.

When applying, please mention that you saw this ad on LISjobs.com/Library Job Postings on the Internet.