The Kanawha County Public Library Director implements the Library’s services and programs in accordance with the mission, values, goals and objectives as established by the Board of Directors for the benefit of the citizens of Kanawha County. The Library Director is the face of Kanawha County Public Library system.
This position is full-time (37.5 hours per week) and requires a master’s degree in Library Science or Library and Information Science from an accredited college or university. Applicants must have a minimum of 8 years of experience in a library setting and a minimum of 5 years of library management experience, which includes budgeting and finance management, supervision and implementation of sound personnel practices.
Dynamic leadership, strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated prowess in effective management of resources, personnel and community partnerships are also essential. The hiring range for this position is $100,000 — $120,000 negotiable based on experience.