<div dir="ltr">Hello everyone, <div><br></div><div>The MacDonald Public Library is hiring for a new director! Please see the posting below. If you have any questions, please let me know. </div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The MacDonald Public Library Board is seeking a forward-thinking, hands-on leader as their new Library Director. The MacDonald Public Library is the municipal library of New Baltimore, Michigan—located in Macomb County on the north shore of Lake St. Clair. MacDonald is a member of the Suburban Library Cooperative. It is a Class IV library serving over 16,000 residences in the City of New Baltimore and Casco township. It has 5 full-time and 10 part-time employees with an annual operating budget of $600,000 from a dedicated millage.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Library is excited to begin a strategic planning process with our contracted partners. The Library Director will take the lead in coordinating with our partners and collaboratively developing and implementing the strategic plan. The Library Director advances the mission of the Library with the guidance of the Board. This includes promoting access to the Library, ensuring excellent customer service, and promoting library services to the community.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The MacDonald Public Library prides itself on providing:</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Community involvement and a welcoming environment</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Excellent service</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Extensive and varied programs</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Diversity and inclusion</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The ideal candidate has at least three years of personnel management experience and at least two years of budget management experience. Experience utilizing both QuickBooks Online and Polaris is preferred but not required. The ideal candidate enjoys and values:</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 38.5pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Communicating with others, including patrons, staff, and trustees, verbally and in writing</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 38.5pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Listening to and valuing the input of others</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 38.5pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New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ture-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Completion of a successful background check</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Duties and Responsibilities</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">The Director is responsible for:</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Understanding our community’s needs</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Using this knowledge to refine the Library’s mission and the role of librarians in our community</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Creating and implementing a strategic plan that supports our mission</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Building a strong team who enjoys executing this strategic plan</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Being the “face” of the library to our community</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0in 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Administering the daily operations of all Library functions, including budget management, personnel supervision, overseeing building operations, and promoting the library in the community</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-variant-alternates:normal;font-kerning:auto;font-feature-settings:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman"">       </span></span>Working closely with the Board of Trustees</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Compensation</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Minimum salary of $62,000, maximum salary of $75,000 depending upon qualifications and experience. Full benefit package includes generous sick leave, paid time-off, health care, dental, vision and MERS retirement.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><b>Application Process</b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Please respond with a cover letter, resume and three professional references to <a href="mailto:hr@macdonaldlibrary.org" target="_blank">hr@macdonaldlibrary.org</a>.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Application Closing Date: July 14, 2024</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Job Type: Full-time</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Pay: $62,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p></div><br clear="all"><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">--</span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>Tonya Ryals</b></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">she/her; they/them</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1">**Please note that I am currently serving the library in an interim capacity; as such, my hours are limited and may be outside of regular business hours. My responses may be slightly delayed as a result. Do not feel obligated to respond to me outside of your regular working hours.**</font></div><div><font face="arial, sans-serif" size="1"><br></font></div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><b>Interim Director</b></font><div><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(26,49,41)">MacDonald Public Library</span><br style="color:rgb(26,49,41)"><span style="color:rgb(26,49,41)">36480 Main St, New Baltimore, MI 48047</span><br style="color:rgb(26,49,41)"><span style="color:rgb(26,49,41)">(586) 725-0273</span></font></div></div></div></div>