Employment Opportunities

Library Director

The Board of Trustees of the Massena Public Library is seeking a dynamic, creative and community focused individual to serve as Director.

Key duties include: Overseeing Daily Operations, Planning and Implementing Services and Programs, Collection Management, Fiscal Management including Budgeting and Grant Writing, Staff Supervision, Long-Range Planning, Advocacy and Promotion of Library

Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Librarianship from an institution accredited by the ALA and three years of professional library experience. Eligibility for a NYS Public Librarian’s professional certificate. Must meet Civil Service requirements for Library Director I. Drug and alcohol screening and residency in Massena Electric Department service area required.

Salary: $62,000-$70,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include participation in NYS Retirement System and health insurance.

Send cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references to:

Massena Town Clerk

Attn.: Joseph Savoca, President

Massena Public Library Board of Trustees

60 Main St.

Massena, NY 13662

Or email documents as pdf attachments to MPLEmployment@ncls.org with the subject line "Library Director".

Review of applications will begin April 1; applications accepted until the position is filled. For more information see www.massenapubliclibrary.org

Questions? Contact the Library Board of Trustees at mpl_trustees@outlook.com.

Massena Public Library is seeking a people oriented, energetic, and creative Youth Services Library Assistant. Primary responsibilities include: planning and implementing all programming for children, pre-teens, teens and their families and/or caregivers and fostering partnerships and programs with local schools, businesses and community organizations. This is a part time, 30 hours per week position. Necessary qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree, experience working with children and comfortable using technology. This position is subject to civil service requirements. The selected candidate will be required to take a mandatory drug and alcohol screening and must reside in Massena Electric Service area. To obtain a full job description please contact Massena Public Library at (315)769-9914. Interested candidates should send their resume and three letters of reference to:

Massena Town Clerk

Att: Elaine Dunne, Massena Public Library Director

60 Main Street

Massena, NY

13662