Assistant Library Director – Grand Marais Public Library

This job is open to all applicants.

Come live and work on the beautiful north shore of Lake Superior in a beautiful setting 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 highly esteemed 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 citizenry.

SALARY: $ 19.91 with increase to $22.56 in 12 months.
STATUS & HOURS: Regular, full-time
POSTING DATE: September 12, 2016
DEADLINE DATE: Application materials must be received by close of business on October 25, 2016.

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 system, 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 in a library setting, one year experience in a supervisory capacity. knowledge of budgets, ability to learn software product commonly used in an office setting, including word processing, spreadsheets, web browsers, database and web editing.

Desirable qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA accredited MLS program.

TO APPLY: Submit City of Grand Marais Application for Employment, (available at http://www.ci.grand-marais.mn.us/ 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:[email protected]

IN PERSON: Hand delivered to either to Grand Marais City Hall (preferred) or to the library.

Complete posting is available at the City of Grand Marais website.