Now hiring:
Library Director
Greensboro Free Library (Greensboro, Vermont)
The Greensboro Free Library is seeking a collaborative, community minded Library Director to lead our small but active public library. This is an opportunity to support and strengthen a welcoming community resource that brings people together through books, programs, technology, creativity, and lifelong learning.
The Library Director works closely with the Board of Trustees, staff, volunteers, patrons, and community partners to ensure that the library remains responsive, accessible, and sustainable. The position combines leadership and administration with hands on involvement in daily library operations.
About the Library
The Greensboro Free Library serves year round residents, seasonal community members, and visitors from Greensboro and the surrounding area. The library offers a strong collection, youth and adult programming, technology access, community meeting spaces, an art gallery, and opportunities for learning and connection.
Our work is guided by four core values:
• Welcoming and Inclusive
• Curiosity and Growth
• Stewardship and Responsibility
• Sustainability and Care
We are looking for a Director who will bring these values into the library’s services, relationships, and decision making.
About the Position
The Library Director provides overall leadership and coordination for the library while participating in daily operations as needed. The Director supervises a small part time staff and works with volunteers to provide reliable, welcoming service to the community.
Responsibilities include:
• Coordinating daily library operations and helping ensure consistent, high quality service
• Supporting and supervising staff and volunteers through clear expectations, communication, feedback, and shared problem solving
• Working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees on policy, planning, budgeting, and long term goals
• Preparing budgets with the Treasurer and managing library resources within approved financial policies
• Supporting programs and collections that reflect community interests, library values, and available capacity
• Maintaining positive relationships with patrons, donors, town officials, schools, community organizations, and other partners
• Overseeing the maintenance, safety, and long term care of the library building, grounds, and technology
• Supporting fundraising, grant applications, reporting, and donor communication
• Preparing regular reports that help the Board understand library activities, needs, opportunities, and community impact
• Helping the library adapt as community needs, technology, and library services continue to change
The Director also participates in routine library work when needed, including patron assistance, technology support, communications, program support, and maintaining a welcoming public space.
The Successful Candidate
The successful candidate will be approachable, organized, adaptable, and committed to public service. They should be comfortable working independently while also building positive relationships with staff, volunteers, Trustees, and community members.
Strong candidates will demonstrate:
• Leadership, administrative, or management experience
• Clear and respectful communication
• Strong organizational skills and dependable follow through
• Experience balancing multiple responsibilities and competing priorities
• Sound judgment and a collaborative approach to problem solving
• Comfort with technology and a willingness to learn new systems
• Interest in community engagement, learning, and the evolving role of public libraries
• Commitment to professional growth and continuous improvement
Library experience is valued, but it is not the only path to this position. We welcome applicants with relevant leadership experience in nonprofit organizations, municipal government, education, community organizations, libraries, or related fields.
Candidates should possess, or be willing to work toward a Vermont Certificate of Public Librarianship or comparable professional training and experience.
Position Details
• Part time position of up to 30 hours per week
• $25 to $30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and personal time
• Employer retirement contribution
• Schedule includes regular weekday hours and occasional evening or weekend responsibilities
• Position available as soon as possible
Training and transition time with the current Library Director will be available to support a smooth and successful start.
How to Apply
Please submit:
• A letter of interest describing your interest in the position and relevant experience
• A current resume
• Contact information for three professional references
Email application materials to:
Carol Reynolds
carolr@greensborofreelibrary.org
Please include GFL Library Director in the subject line.
Applications are being accepted as the library moves through the interview stage and will remain open until the position is filled.
The Greensboro Free Library welcomes applicants with varied professional and personal backgrounds who share our commitment to thoughtful leadership, community service, and the value of public libraries.