Northwest Library Federation - Director Terrace , BC

Description

Position Description:

The Northwest Library Federation Director supports and facilitates the collaborative partnership activities of its seven member libraries. Reporting to the NWLF board of directors, the Director manages the organization’s operations, oversees implementation of policies, and ensures attainment of organizational strategic goals and objectives. The Director works closely with the Library Directors Advisory Group and is entrusted by the board to make decisions consistent with the organization’s vision, mission, guiding principles, and policy.

Qualifications and Experience:

The candidate must be a self starter and demonstrate the following:

• The ability to work independently, influence and motivate a team, and provide leadership where required to carry out the goals of the organization
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills
• The ability to devise, oversee and implement both short-term plans and long-term goals
• Experience incorporating consensus decision making when facilitating or mediating discussions among groups such as member libraries, and
• Experience in budget development and management.

The preferred candidate will have:

• Recognized library education (MLIS or Library & Information Technology Diploma) or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• A demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and to work in a team environment
• Effective computer and bookkeeping skills
• Experience working on or for a non-profit board
• Knowledge of B.C. public library legislation
• Familiarity with the Northwest B.C. library environment, and
• Experience with strategic planning, government relations, event management, marketing, grant writing and fund development.

Terms of Employment:

Part-time employment, approximately 15 hours per week. The Federation operates from a home-based or virtual office for which an allowance is provided. Hourly salary is $28 to $32 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience, plus limited benefits.

Potential start date: January 6, 2025

For more information about the Northwest Library Federation and member libraries, and a detailed job description, please visit nwlf.ca.

To apply, please send a resume and cover letter specifically outlining how you meet the requirements of the position to the selection committee at fbruce@terracelibrary.ca. Please put NWLF Director in the subject line. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Compensation

$28.00-$32.00 per hour, commensurate with qualifications and experience

Closes: 15 November, 2024