Associate Library Director and Cultural Coordinator, Amesbury Public Library (Amesbury)
The Associate Director and Cultural Coordinator (ADCC) provides administrative and professional support to the Library Director in all aspects of library operation including management of social media and marketing, adult programming, and managing the day-to-day operations of adult volunteers and circulation staff. When the Library Director is not present, they act as the Director.
The ADCC will interface with the Mayor’s Office, Office of Community and Economic Development, and Cultural Council to help execute arts and culture initiatives in the City of Amesbury, as well as with other community stakeholders.
Hours of Work: 35 hours a week, M-F 9am-5pm, occasional nights and weekends
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as examples of the various type of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
-Schedule and conduct orientation and training of all new
staff.
-Plan, implement and market, with the help of
the reference staff, a robust programming series for adults
ages 18+ including the annual summer program. Manage the
program budget and all performer relationships and
contracts.
-Collaborate with the Library
Director to maintain all social media accounts and
coordinate with the City Communications Director when
appropriate.
-Collection development for one or
more adult collections, including managing the collection
budget as well as weeding and maintenance.
-Represent
the city at professional workshops and
conferences.
-Plan, promote, and manage public
arts and cultural programs to enrich community life and
economic growth.
-Act as the primary liaison to
the Amesbury Cultural Council (ACC) to collaborate on the
execution of arts and culture initiatives.
-Assist with
managing City arts and culture spaces ensuring they are
considered ‘artist ready’ and their use aligns
with identified goals. Existing spaces include the Cultural
Center, to be managed in coordination with the ACC.
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Work with other city departments to create and refine the
process for public art installations and events.
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Coordinate with the Office of Community and Economic
Development, Amesbury Cultural Council, Communications
Director, Mayor’s Office, and other internal and
external stakeholders as appropriate.
-Other
duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Graduate of a four-year college with a Master’s degree in Library Science with three to five (3-5) years’ experience in library administration or other management level role required. Demonstrated customer service experience, desirable. Experience in arts management, public relations or public administration desirable.
Required Skills and Qualities:
-Familiarity with integrated library systems (Symphony or
Evergreen a plus)
-Strong public service commitment
-Ability to develop effective working
relationships with department personnel and with the general
public
-High degree of
flexibility and the ability to multi-task and frequently
change focus
-Demonstrated ability to manage
projects, track resource allocation, and report on final
outcomes
-Interest in, and view of, arts, culture, and
history as a core pillar of community, civic identity and
social infrastructure
-Effective time
management skills
-Excellent oral and written
communication skills
-Ability to work as a team
member and independently
-Good interpersonal
skills, friendly manner, and ability to work in a busy
customer service environment
-Excellent computer
skills, particularly in O365 environment and Windows
operating systems, and software/apps used for marketing
(Canva, social media, website design, etc.)
Full/Part Time
Full Time
Education
MLS/Masters
Salary Range
$80,000.00 - $85,000.00 / yearSalary Notes
Non-union, Exempt, comprehensive benefit package
Closing Date
open until filled
How to Apply
To apply, please email your cover letter and resume to HR Director, Christine Caminero camineroc@amesburyma.gov
Posted
2026-10-20 | Quick link to this job