Director Opening

Opportunity Overview
The Board of Trustees invites your consideration and application for the
position of Executive Director of the Dixon Public Library. Located in
north central Illinois, the Library serves over 15,000 residents with books,
periodicals, DVD’s, on-line access, and community programming out of a
beautiful, turn-of-the century building with a 1970’s addition. With a budget
of $750,000 and 12 staff, the Library is well regarded by the community for
its part in a proactive and excellence focused municipal government.
In collaboration with a 9 member appointed Board, the Executive Director
will be responsible for all aspects of Library operations including
organizational and team leadership, collection and financial management,
compliance, community outreach efforts, and long range planning.
This is a full-time exempt position with a salary range of $85,000 to
$100,000 based on qualifications and experience. The Library also offers
competitive municipal benefits including paid time off, health insurance,
and IMRF.

Community Overview
Dixon is a historic community located on the banks of the Rock River
offering most of what residents need including a vibrant downtown, good
schools, activities for kids, and impressive arts, culture, and entertainment
offerings. Outdoor recreation abounds on the river, extensive bike trails,
and at four State Parks, all within a 20 to 30 minute drive. For those
occasional needs that are not met locally, the Chicago metro area,
Rockford, and the Quad Cities are all available in little more than an hour
by expressway on I-88. Continuing education is found locally at Sauk
Valley Community College, and at Northern Illinois University, 45 minutes
to the east. For more information on life in Dixon, visit
https://www.discoverdixon.com .

Requirements

a. Master’s degree in Library Science or Library Information Science is ideal, but applicants with a Bachelors degree in a relevant field (Business, Education, English, Information Systems, etc. ), and interest in pursuing an advanced degree are encouraged to apply
b. Five years of progressively responsible library experience
c. Two years of demonstrated successful staff management experience

Application Process
Please apply with a concise resume and cover letter briefly explaining your
interest in this position to Kevin Marx, Board President at
directorsearch@dixonpubliclibrary.org. This position posting will be up
until filled, but applications are appreciated as soon as possible.