Classified Ad Title:
Executive Director – Elkhart Public Library (IN)
Post Date
3/3/2025
Expiration Date
4/13/2025
Details:
Executive Director – Elkhart Public Library (IN)
Elkhart Public Library (EPL) in north-central Indiana seeks an experienced, collaborative, and accessible
Executive Director to embrace its legacy of success and lead it to even greater heights.
From pioneering the bookmobile, to launching an outreach Book Bus and establishing a results-based
tutoring program, EPL staff and leadership achieve success through creativity, collaboration, and
determination. The next Executive Director will be challenged to continue this legacy by building effective
relationships with elected officials and community leaders, and overseeing a capital campaign.
EPL’s Executive Director will report to a seven-member board of trustees appointed by local elected
officials, administer a $9.9 million budget, and oversee 78 FTE across five locations serving nearly
100,000 residents. Expanding service to its growing Spanish-speaking population is a particular point of
emphasis.
Simply put, EPL strives to “read with everyone” and build a strong and connected community of readers.
Located 30 minutes from the University of Notre Dame and South Bend, Elkhart defines itself as a “well
crafted” community of artisans and makers, earning distinctions as the band instrument and RV capitals
of the world. Offering affordable living with a small-city feel, local attractions include the Midwest Museum
of American Art, the Lerner Theatre, Wellfield Botanic Gardens, and the Elkhart County Parks. Less than
an hour away, you’ll find Lake Michigan and its wine country, world-class rapids, renowned bike trails,
and other abundant outdoor activities. Chicago, Detroit, Grand Rapids, and Indianapolis offer day-trip
possibilities.
Responsibilities: The Executive Director reports directly to the seven-member Board of Trustees and is
responsible for the employment, supervision, training, and retention of employees; fiscal management of
all services, including preparation and administration of the budget; development and maintenance of the
print and non-print collection; and communications with the Board, staff, and public. The Executive
Director is responsible, with the Board of Trustees, for developing a vision, strategies, core values, and
implementation plans to meet the ever-changing needs of the library and the diverse communities it
serves. For a full listing of job responsibilities, see the job description.
Qualifications: A master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school; appropriate Indiana Certification for
Public Library Professionals (LC1), or obtaining it within six months of hire; minimum six years of public
library experience, including three years of administrative and supervisory experience; a valid driver’s
license with acceptable driving record per the established guidelines of the library’s insurer is required.
Preferred qualifications include: experience reporting to a governing board, fundraising skills, and
experience working with library foundations and support groups.
Compensation: The salary range is $94,758 to $146,880 (with placement negotiable dependent on
experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates (https://bradburymiller.com/). Apply with a
meaningful cover letter and resume via our application portal (https://bradburymiller.com/current-clients/)
by clicking on the position followed by the apply button. This position closes on Sunday, April 13, 2025.
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