HAHarvey Walden
1 week agoPetersburgh Public Library Seeking Library Director, Position Starts June 2026
The Petersburgh Public Library, a small, municipal library located in eastern Rensselaer County, NY, seeks an energetic and creative individual with administrative experience and a strong commitment to community for the position of Library Director.
Serving a user population of approximately 1400, the library is governed by a seven-member board of trustees and is a member of the Upper Hudson Library System. The Library Director reports to the Board of Trustees and holds primary responsibility for the day-to-day operation and management of the Library. Along with regular customer service and public relations, other duties include collection, service, and program planning; budget management; supervision of staff and volunteers; community outreach; fund raising; and grant writing.
The position is scheduled to work 26 hours per week with a schedule that supports library services, programs, and events. The position requires a two-year college degree or equivalent, and the ideal candidate will demonstrate flexibility, excellent communication skills, strong technology skills, and an appreciation for the importance of public library service in a small community. Fund-raising, grant writing, and library experience will be considered a plus. The Library Director’s annual salary will start at $26,000.
To apply please send a cover letter, resume, and the names and contact information for three professional references to Job Search, Petersburgh Public Library, P.O. Box 250, Petersburgh, NY 12138. Submissions via email should be sent to: [email protected]
