The Wayland Free Public Library is Looking for a new Director

Wayland, MA — The Wayland Free Public Library is looking for a new director. Can somebody say, "dream job?"

The opening was posted to the town's Facebook page Wednesday:

Here's the job description for the library director, according to the town's job opportunities page:

• The position exercises a high degree of leadership and independent initiative in planning and developing goals and objectives while carrying out policies of the Board of Library Trustees.  
• Trustees are currently conducting a Planning and Design Study for a potential grant application to the Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program.  
• Director will administer and recommend policies and programs while complying with state and federal laws. 
• Responsible for supervising the activities of all professional and non-professional full-time and part-time Library staff.
• Manages, hires, and terminates library personnel consistent with town policy and collective bargaining agreements. 
• Prepares library annual budget and manages accounts and other sources of revenue.  
• Responsible for necessary repairs, safety procedures, and cleanliness of facility. 
• Attends all Board of Library Trustee meetings; represents the Library at Town and departmental meetings. 
• The Director will conduct a public relations program to promote library's role in community. 
• Must have ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing; Ability to work nights and weekends as required. 
• Master's degree in Library Science from ALA accredited school is required with five years of supervisory experience in a library setting. 
• Salary range: $77,493-$101,108. 
• To see full job description and get application, go to www.wayland.ma.us/Pages/WaylandMA_HR/index.