Job Opening: Library Director

Amber Lay

Job Opening: Library Director (40 hours/week, exempt)

Job Description

Summary:  The Bixby Library, located in a municipally-owned, historic building, is an independently incorporated non-profit that serves a five-town rural community of 8,000 residents. The Library Director sets the course for managing the library and its services, recognizing that the Bixby is a vital community resource. The Director leads and motivates a team of staff members and volunteers to produce results that ensure the sustainability of the library in its five-town community. The Director is a visible advocate for the library in the community. This position reports to the Board of Trustees.

Essential Job Functions:

  1. Envisions, creates and implements effective ways to serve the community and advocate for the library (25%)
  2. Directs the daily operations of the library and programs (20%)
  3. Performs finance-related duties, including budget development, grant writing and fundraising (20%)
  4. Performs personnel-related duties, including hiring, training, coaching and evaluating performance (15%)
  5. Supports the Board of Trustees and its committees; attends meetings. (10%)
  6. Ensures that the building and grounds are maintained (5%) 
  7. Performs similar or related work, as required (5%)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills, including public speaking
  • Problem-solving skills, ability to translate plans into action, ability to serve as a change agent
  • Ability to work effectively with a wide range of people
  • Skilled in social media and office productivity software   
  • Ability to promote and market the library

Education and Experience: 

  • Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program preferred
  • Management and supervisory experience required  
  • Successful grant writing experience required
  • 3-5 years of experience working in a library or non-profit organization preferred 

Compensation:

  • Annual salary of $50,000-$60,000, commensurate with qualifications and skills. 
  • Benefits include: combined time off (CTO), paid holidays, retirement plan, health, dental, and vision insurance.

Physical Requirements: 

Duties require intermittent light to moderate physical effort in stepping up/down and carrying, lifting, or moving light-weight materials or equipment. 

Approved, as revised, by the Bixby Board of Trustees June 19, 2025.

Please send cover letter and resume to Bixby Board of Trustees President, Erin Roche, at erin.roche@bixbylibrary.org.