Library Director

The Pawlet Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a part-time Library Director. The Pawlet Public Library is known as the heart of the Pawlet community, providing a cultural and informational hub for Pawlet residents and members of the surrounding communities.

The Pawlet Public Library’s mission is to provide a leadership role in unifying the community through shared resources and meaningful experiences for all generations.

The primary responsibilities of the Director are to:

• Develop creative programing that engages adults and children
• Manage the budget and oversee the day-to-day operations of the library
• Collaborate with library staff and Board of Trustees; assist the Board in policy creation
• Secure grants for programming and capital projects; assist the Board in fundraising
• Expand library volunteer program
• Build the library’s collections

Our ideal candidate will be an excellent communicator, proficient writer, and be self-driven to create and implement programs and events. A preferred candidate will have a Master’s degree in Library Science. Candidates without a Library Science degree must be willing to complete the no-fee Certificate of Public Librarianship program directed by the Vermont Department of Libraries within 5 years.

This part time position is 24 hours per week, with two weeks paid vacation, some holidays, and the option of participating in a retirement plan after one year. The rate of pay for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 is $25/hour.

Please send a letter of interest, resume, & contact information for 3 references to: Pawlet Public Library – Director Search, P.O. Box 98, Pawlet, VT 05761, or by email to glarson.pawletpl@gmail.com. Applications received before August 11, 2025 will be considered.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person