The Town of Clarksburg, Massachusetts, is seeking an energetic, adaptable, and community-minded part-time Library Director to lead the day-to-day operations of the Clarksburg Library.

This is a hands-on leadership position. Because ours is a small community library, the Director works side-by-side with library staff and regularly assists patrons. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a close-knit community while overseeing a broad range of library operations, including staff supervision, collection development, programming, budgeting, building maintenance, and community engagement.

Clarksburg is a town of approximately 1,650 residents nestled in the northern Berkshires, just north of North Adams, Massachusetts, and south of Stamford, Vermont.

The Clarksburg Library is a member of CW/MARS and is located adjacent to the K–8 Clarksburg School, providing an excellent opportunity for collaboration with students, teachers, and the school community

We are looking for a Director who enjoys working directly with people, values excellent customer service, and is excited to help shape the future of a small-town public library.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily library operations, including staff scheduling and supervision
• Work directly with patrons by providing circulation, reference, and general library services
• Manage the library budget, grants, purchasing, and state reporting requirements
• Maintain and develop the library’s print, media, and digital collections
• Coordinate community events, educational activities, and special programming
• Collaborate with the Board of Trustees, town officials, school personnel, and other community partners
• Ensure compliance with Massachusetts state library certification and funding requirements
• Maintain the library facility and coordinate building-related needs
• Support implementation of the library’s long-range plan and community goals
• Learn and effectively use library software and other technology systems for both internal operations and public services

Position Details:

Schedule: 25 hours per week
Salary: $22–$24 per hour
Benefits: Health insurance, paid time off, and retirement savings plan

The Library Director reports directly to the Board of Library Trustees and works collaboratively with other town departments, committees, and community organizations.

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Strong leadership, communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in a small-team environment and comfortably take on a variety of responsibilities
• Proficiency with computers and Microsoft Office; willingness and ability to quickly learn library software systems
• Experience in a library, educational, municipal, or other public-service setting preferred
• Demonstrated interest in community engagement, lifelong learning, and public service
• Ability to interact comfortably and professionally with patrons of all ages, town officials, colleagues, and school children
• Flexibility, initiative, and a hands-on approach to library service

How to Apply:

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We plan to contact qualified candidates for interviews as soon as strong applications are received.

To apply, please submit a cover letter and resume to:

library@clarksburgma.gov