Summary of the libraries
The Quechee/Wilder Libraries are located in Hartford, Vermont, a town with a population of 10,000. Located in the Upper Valley, the Quechee/Wilder libraries are part of a rich ecosystem of community organizations that work for the betterment of our people and planet.
The Quechee Library, located on the main street of Quechee village, is well-utilized by full-time and part-time residents alike. The Wilder Club & Library is an additional site whose library operations are run by the Quechee Library at the historic Wilder Club & Library building in Wilder village.
Both libraries have dynamic programming for all ages, including storytimes, book groups, live music, and summer reading programs. The library also has a diverse collection of print and online resources for patrons with technology support readily available to those who need it.
Job Description
The Quechee/Wilder Libraries are seeking an experienced full-time Director. This position is 35 hours/week and includes regular evenings and rotating weekends.
Essential duties include:
- Provides strategic and administrative leadership in collaboration with the Quechee Library Board of Trustees, and communicates regularly with the Wilder Club & Library Board of Trustees.
- Executes community-minded strategic visioning processes across the two libraries.
- Develops and administers the library’s annual budget ($210,000 for FY 27) consisting of town allocations, individual contributions, and grants, and ensures sound fiscal management.
- Recruits, supervises, and develops 4 part-time staff members and a core of 12+ volunteers across the two library sites.
- Curates library services and a collection of over 30,000 items to meet the evolving needs of the community.
- Develop partnerships and programming with local and state organizations such as the other town libraries, local schools, the Vermont Humanities Council, and Bugbee Senior Center.
- Maintains active membership and acts as a representative of the libraries in local and state consortiums and resource sharing groups.
- Provides direct support to patrons and visitors including circulation desk coverage and technology support.
- Oversees library technology and information systems to support modern service delivery and digital collection offerings.
- Oversees the pursuit of Sustainable Library Certification and general facilities upkeep and management to ensure a safe, welcoming, and functional library environment.
Requirements
- MLIS or MLS, plus 3-5 years of library experience
- In absence of an MLIS, 5-7 years of progressively responsible library experience will be considered
Preferences
- Experience working with contractors and facilities personnel
- Experience with community-centered strategic planning
Salary
$32-37/hour commensurate with experience.
To apply, please send a resume and a cover letter to info@quecheelibrary.org with cover letters addressed to the Quechee Library Board of Trustees.
– Posted 1/29/26