Job
Executive Director
| Location | Springfield, MO 65810 |
| Date Posted | April 26, 2024 |
| Job ID | 11159 |
| Employment Type | Retained |
Scion Executive Search (SES) has been exclusively retained by the Springfield Greene County Library District (SGCLD) to conduct an immediate search for their next Executive Director. SES is thrilled to partner with the SGCLD, which is dedicated to “building a stronger community by enabling lifelong learning and enrichment!” This full-time, on-site leadership opportunity is in beautiful Springfield, MO, and offers a $150,000-$160,000 DOE annually and a robust benefits package, including a pension plan. Missouri candidates with an MLS, MLIS, library administration, public library employment, or board experience with a public library are highly encouraged to apply.
About SGCLD:
In 1903, citizens of the small town of Springfield, Missouri, watched a dream come true when the granite cornerstone of the new Public Library was laid. The ceremony was the culmination of three years of negotiations with prominent library philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, whose $50,000 contribution was the financial cornerstone of the community's dream.
The Springfield Public Library officially opened in 1905 with 700 books and an annual circulation of 8,657. More than a century later, the Springfield-Greene County Library boasts an annual circulation of 3,926,602 and has expanded its holdings to over 550,000 volumes, including audiobooks, compact discs, DVDs, and toys.
During this time, the library's commitment to public service also grew. The Library's mission has always been to provide citizens with free access to information for their recreational, educational, cultural, and business needs. To address these needs, the library offered many innovative services, such as walking books (the delivery of library materials to the homebound), a circulating educational toy collection, a summer reading club for kids, and computerized reference services.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting directly to the Library Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will spearhead the strategic direction and execution of library services operations within Greene County. With keen foresight and meticulous planning, the Executive Director is entrusted with identifying, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive array of library programs tailored to community members' diverse needs. By exercising astute leadership and fostering collaborative initiatives, the Executive Director ensures the delivery of high-quality library services that enrich the lives of Greene County residents. This role serves as a foundation for fostering a culture of lifelong learning, literacy, and community engagement, thereby enhancing the vitality and well-being of the locality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
REQUIREMENTS:
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive base salary of $150,000-$160,000 DOE, the Springfield Greene County Library District offers a very generous benefits package that includes medical (100% paid for employee), dental, and vision, along with generous PTO, deferred compensation, and a robust pension plan!
TO APPLY:
Springfield Greene County Library District has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. Please apply with your resume and cover letter formatted in Microsoft Word for immediate consideration via https://scionstaffing.com/job/11159/
Please address applications to:
Krista Sietsema, Senior Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
Krista@scionstaffing.com
(888) 487-8850 Extension 140
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is a national award-winning executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm and a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
About SGCLD:
In 1903, citizens of the small town of Springfield, Missouri, watched a dream come true when the granite cornerstone of the new Public Library was laid. The ceremony was the culmination of three years of negotiations with prominent library philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, whose $50,000 contribution was the financial cornerstone of the community's dream.
The Springfield Public Library officially opened in 1905 with 700 books and an annual circulation of 8,657. More than a century later, the Springfield-Greene County Library boasts an annual circulation of 3,926,602 and has expanded its holdings to over 550,000 volumes, including audiobooks, compact discs, DVDs, and toys.
During this time, the library's commitment to public service also grew. The Library's mission has always been to provide citizens with free access to information for their recreational, educational, cultural, and business needs. To address these needs, the library offered many innovative services, such as walking books (the delivery of library materials to the homebound), a circulating educational toy collection, a summer reading club for kids, and computerized reference services.
POSITION OVERVIEW:
Reporting directly to the Library Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will spearhead the strategic direction and execution of library services operations within Greene County. With keen foresight and meticulous planning, the Executive Director is entrusted with identifying, implementing, and evaluating a comprehensive array of library programs tailored to community members' diverse needs. By exercising astute leadership and fostering collaborative initiatives, the Executive Director ensures the delivery of high-quality library services that enrich the lives of Greene County residents. This role serves as a foundation for fostering a culture of lifelong learning, literacy, and community engagement, thereby enhancing the vitality and well-being of the locality.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Budget development and administration.
- Serves as technical advisor to the Board.
- Executes orders and policies adopted by the Board and those mandated by Missouri State Statute.
- Strategic planning for short term, long term and stretch goals.
- Directs library operations, ensures high-quality programs, and services, and implements improvement plans.
- Establishes and manages records, reporting systems, and schedules.
- Consistently updates the Library Board, local government officials, and the public on new opportunities and initiatives.
- Familiar with local and state laws; advocates for relevant library legislation at state and national levels, presenting lobbying opportunities to the Board when necessary.
REQUIREMENTS:
- 10+ years of leadership experience for a staff of 50+.
- A bachelor's degree is required.
- Management of budgets exceeding $5M+.
- Strategic Planning experience.
- Fundraising expertise.
- Prior experience engaging with Boards of Trustees.
- Masters, MLS, MLIS, library administration, or board experience with a public library is highly preferred.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
In addition to a competitive base salary of $150,000-$160,000 DOE, the Springfield Greene County Library District offers a very generous benefits package that includes medical (100% paid for employee), dental, and vision, along with generous PTO, deferred compensation, and a robust pension plan!
TO APPLY:
Springfield Greene County Library District has retained the services of Scion Executive Search, a national executive search firm specializing in mission-driven organization recruitment, to assist in conducting this important search. Please apply with your resume and cover letter formatted in Microsoft Word for immediate consideration via https://scionstaffing.com/job/11159/
Please address applications to:
Krista Sietsema, Senior Executive Search Principal
Scion Executive Search
Krista@scionstaffing.com
(888) 487-8850 Extension 140
Review of applications, nominations, and expressions of interest will begin immediately and continue on a confidential basis until an appointment is made.
ABOUT OUR FIRM:
Scion Executive Search is a national award-winning executive search firm. Our track record and recruitment process have made us one of the top recruitment firms in the United States. Through innovative team building and recruitment solutions, Scion Executive Search seamlessly bridges the gap in interim and executive searches.
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm and a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online.
Scion Executive Search is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Executive Search proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.
