Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) focuses on providing services that will advance the community. We are dedicated to providing the best customer experience to all who use our services, either in our 19 award-winning branches or online. The Library offers an array of programs, advanced technology, and broad collection of both print and digital content. To make this work, the Library recruits staff with the energy, unique talents, and passion to help our community thrive. PGCMLS encourages you to join the Library as we move forward with an open and inclusive work culture that supports and develops great people. If you are looking for meaningful work, this is it.
The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) Board of Library Trustees seeks a Chief Executive Officer, a strong advocate who, through effective leadership, will sustain the library system’s progress toward becoming one of the nation’s best libraries.
Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include a master’s degree in library/Information Science from an ALA-accredited program and five years of progressively responsible management experience in a complex, professional organization. Additional skills include political acumen, strong communication skills, the ability to think and plan strategically, the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders, and demonstrated proficiency in fiscal management. Experience in a public library with multiple locations, reporting to a governing board, embracing a multicultural environment, and collective bargaining experience are desired qualifications.
Compensation: The hiring salary range is $170,000 – $210,000 (with placement negotiable dependent on experience and qualifications) and an excellent fringe benefits package.
For further information, contact Bradbury Miller Associates. Apply via email with a cover letter and your resume as Word or PDF attachments to Briana Trudell. This position closes on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
PGCMLS offers a very comprehensive benefits package for full-time and part-time salaried (20 and 30 hours/week) employees. Benefits include generous time off, 12 paid holidays, many choices for health insurance, 403(b) retirement savings plans; defined benefit plan (pension), life insurance and other security plans, employee assistance plan (EAP), and more! Review our Benefits Summary to see all that is available.
PGCMLS is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.