Position Opening: Library Director

The Downingtown Library Company (DLC), located in the Borough of Downingtown in southeastern
Pennsylvania, is seeking a dynamic community-minded leader for the position of Library Director. The
DLC serves a diverse population of over 43,000 residents in the townships of Caln, East Brandywine, East
Caln, Uwchlan, and West Bradford, as well as the Borough of Downingtown. It is a member of the
Chester County Library System. Chester County, Pennsylvania, has received state and national
recognition as a great place to work, live, and raise a family.

The DLC recently moved into a new state-of-the-art facility, which has enabled the staff to increase
programs and services. It functions as a community center and is well-known for its children’s
programs, adult book groups, student art shows, responsive staff, and its collaboration with area
organizations. In addition to having creative, dedicated staff, the DLC is supported by a forward-thinking,
hardworking Board of Trustees and an engaged community.

The mission of the Downingtown Library is to ensure that every resident of the greater Downingtown
area has access to exceptional opportunities to read, learn, create, connect, and contribute to a better
quality of life.

Job Requirements:

 Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution
 Public Library Certification as a professional librarian from the Pennsylvania Department of

Education
 FBI and PA Criminal Background Checks and PA Child Abuse History Clearance
 Preferred three years of progressive library experience
 Non-profit fundraising, development, and grant writing experience
 Interpersonal skills to collaborate with various internal and external groups
 Strong oral and written communication skills

Job Responsibilities:

 Manage the day-to-day operation of the DLC
 lead, develop, administer, and coordinate the work of the DLC staff
 perform managerial duties related to personnel, budget, payroll and benefits, collection

development, and building maintenance 
work with program coordinators to present a broad range of activities for children,

teens, and adults

prepare all required County and State reports
 Collaborate with the Board of Trustees

 fulfill the mission and vision of the DLC
 evaluate Library performance and effectiveness
 develop and implement policies and procedures
 review and revise strategic plan as needed
 identify and address relevant financial, operational, staffing and facility matters

 Develop and maintain relationships with the community, including local governments,
businesses, schools, community service organizations and the Chester County Library System

 represent the DLC at meetings and workshops
 attend community events

 Development Director for the Board of Trustees
 coordinate fundraising and Library development with the Board of Trustees
 support established fundraising events and help to envision new opportunities
 pursue financial support on local, state, and national levels
 identify and write grant applications
 advise and support the Friends of the Library

Job Information:

Location: Downingtown, PA

Job Type: Full time, 40 hours/week

Salary: $65,000

Benefits: Competitive benefits package including medical and prescription coverage, vacation, sick days,
and retirement.

All applications must be submitted electronically.

Applicants should forward cover letter, resume and three references to: Downingtownsearch@ccls.org

Only applications sent to the above address will be considered.

Deadline: until the position has been filled

The Downingtown Library supports workplace diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer
(EOE)