<div dir="ltr">Application Deadline September 10th. <div>This is your last call to apply for the happiest library on earth! </div><div><br clear="all"><div><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px">We are seeking a Director for the Frankenmuth Wickson District Library, the public library serving the City of Frankenmuth, Frankenmuth Township, and portions of Blumfield Township. Frankenmuth, best known as a thriving tourist town in Michigan, is also a city of significant services for its residents. The school district ranks high within the state and nation. Its beautiful parks and location on the Cass River make for an idyllic setting. We suggest those unfamiliar with the city take a look at the website of the Chamber of Commerce, <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font:inherit;text-decoration-line:underline"><a href="https://www.frankenmuth.org/chamber-of-commerce/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;text-decoration-line:none;color:inherit">https://www.frankenmuth.org/chamber-of-commerce/</a></span>.</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:bold;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit">Frankenmuth Wickson District Library</span></p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px">The Frankenmuth Wickson District Library is a Class 3 public library, centrally located in town, and serving a population of approximately 7800 people. The library features an extensive array of programming for all ages, and the staff includes several part time librarians and librarians who are specialists in Cataloging, Marketing and Children’s and Youth Programming. The library’s website is <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font:inherit;text-decoration-line:underline"><a href="https://www.wicksonlibrary.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;text-decoration-line:none;color:inherit">https://www.wicksonlibrary.org</a></span>. </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-style:inherit;font-variant:inherit;font-weight:bold;font-stretch:inherit;font-size:inherit;line-height:inherit;font-family:inherit">Job Requirements and Preferences</span></p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px">The Library Director works under the supervision of the Library Board of Trustees. The Director needs proven skills in the areas of public finance, collection development, programming, managing and eliciting the best from all personnel, facilities maintenance, grant writing, and community outreach. </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px">Qualified candidates will have a bachelor's degree in an applicable field and demonstrate a history of progressive responsibility in management as well as financial management experience.  The ideal candidate will exhibit strong people and communication skills. Additional qualifications should include knowledge of current library trends, resources and advancement in library science. </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px">Benefits include paid vacations, holidays, personal time, MERS retirement benefits and health insurance. Salary range is $55,000- $65,000 and will be commensurate with experience.</p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px"> </p><p class="gmail-font_8" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font-size:13px">Candidates may apply by submitting a resume, cover letter, and three professional references by September 10, 2022 to the attention of the Library Board, Frankenmuth Wickson District Library, 359 South Franklin Street, Frankenmuth, MI 48734, or to email at  <span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;font:inherit;text-decoration-line:underline"><a href="mailto:wicksonlibrary@gmail.com" target="_self" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;border:0px;outline:0px;vertical-align:baseline;background:transparent;text-decoration-line:none;color:inherit">wicksonlibrary@gmail.com</a></span>. </p></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif"><i>Pam Williams, Director</i></font><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif"><i>Frankenmuth Wickson District Library</i></font></div><div><font face="trebuchet ms, sans-serif"><i>(989) 652-8323</i></font></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>