The Pawlet Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a part-time Library Director. The Pawlet Public Library is known as the heart of the Pawlet community, providing a cultural and informational hub for Pawlet residents and members of the surrounding communities.
The Pawlet Public Library’s mission is to provide a leadership role in unifying the community through shared resources and meaningful experiences for all generations.
The primary responsibilities of the Director are to:
- Develop creative programming that engages adults and children
- Manage the budget and oversee the day-to-day operations of the library
- Collaborate with library staff and Board of Trustees; assist the Board in policy creation
- Secure grants for programming and capital projects; assist the Board in fundraising
- Expand library volunteer program
- Build library’s collections
Our ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, proficient writer, and be self driven to create and implement programs and events. A preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree in Library Science. Candidates without a Library Science degree must be willing to complete the no-fee Certificate of Public Librarianship program directed by the Vermont Department of Libraries within 5 years.
This part time position is 24 hours a week, with two weeks paid vacation, some holidays, and the option of participating in a retirement plan after one year. The rate of pay for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $25/hour.
Please send a letter of interest, resume & contact information for 3 references to: Pawlet Public Library – Director Search, P.O. Box 98, Pawlet, VT 05761, or by email to glarson.pawletpl@gmail.com. Applications received before August 11th 2025 will be considered.
– Posted 7/10/25