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Executive Director\ Manchester Community Library (www.mclvt.org)

Manchester, Vermont\ On or before July 1, 2025

OVERVIEW\ TheManchester Community Library (MCL), the modern offspring of the towns Mark\ Skinner Library, founded in 1897, seeks a creative and inspiring Executive Director to\ lead the organization to the next level in its never-ending quest to simultaneously be\ a 21st-century library and a community hub for residents of Manchester, Vermont,\ and surrounding towns in Bennington County.

Reporting to the 13-member Board of Trustees, the new Executive Director will lead a\ staff of 10 augmented by volunteers. The organizations 18,500-square-foot building\ opened in 2014 and provides patrons with a broadmix of services and programs. In\ the last fiscal year, MCL attracted over 58,000 visitors and conducted over 1,000\ programs.

Key responsibilities include the administration and operations of the Library, staff\ and Board management, oversight of all fundraising, marketing and public relations,\ advocacy for the Library, and general outreach to residents, patrons and town office\ holders.

The operating budget for the Library is roughly \$1 million, with revenue streams\ provided by an appropriation from the town of Manchester approved each year by its\ taxpayers (26.1% of revenues), endowment income (17.2%), and philanthropic\ support from individuals, corporations, and other sources (56.7%).

The Librarys tagline Meet you at The Library speaks to the essence of\ small-town character. MCLs chief ambition is to connect residents with one another\ by providing a welcoming and comfortable place where they can access tools and\ information and enjoy compelling programs for kids and adults of all ages.

MISSION: The Manchester Community Library is open to all as an inspiring gathering place\ for the community, providing resources for personal enrichment and growth.

<http://www.mclvt.org>

VISION: The Manchester Community Library will be a hub of the community through our\ role as a trusted resource providing unique, essential, and innovative services; and by\ creating a welcoming and stimulating environment for learning and social connection.

MANCHESTER, VERMONT\ Ideally located in southwestern Vermont, Manchester is easily accessible to the rest of\ the Northeast but tucked into the GreenMountains in the picturesque Battenkill River\ Valley.\ Manchester has a year-round population of slightly less than 5,000 and boasts\ excellent schools, an array of recreation facilities, superb restaurants, top-notch\ cultural institutions, and four-season outdoor activities. To learn more about\ Manchester and the surrounding area, clickHERE.

THE OPPORTUNITY\ The Executive Director is responsible for management oversight of the organization,\ including designing and implementing all fundraising and development activities,\ supervising all staff, and working collaboratively with the Board of Trustees to ensure\ the organizations financial integrity and accountability. Reporting to the Board of\ Trustees, the Executive Director must possess the following attributes and\ experiences:

Inspiring Community Ambassador and Leader

Someone who can:

? devote him or herself to the patron experience;

model integrity, transparency, and empathy;

lead by personal example;

hold him or herself personally accountable;

establish andmaintain positive relationships with the Town of Manchester, its

manager, Selectboard, and other regional community organizations and\ libraries.

Operational Experience and Expertise

Someone who can:

? hire, manage, mentor, and evaluate staff and is a proponent of professional\ development;

? create and oversee administrative policies and procedures;

cre te, implement, andmanage the operating budget;

coordinate support and implement Board priorities;

oversee the maintenance and enhancement of Library facilities;

cultivate and integrate volunteers;

ensure stewardship of the endowment

<http://www.manchester-vt.gov>

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Someone who:

? is committed to collaboration and a team culture;

is supportive and affirms relationships;

has a positive perspective;

is proactive, with a great deal of initiative and a can-do attitude;

can work productively and positively with a wide range of diverse constituents.

Fundraising Acumen

Someone who:

? has the ability to tell constituents where the library is headed and why