Executive Director in Southport

Aspen Leadership Group is proud to partner with Pequot Library in the search for an Executive Director. Reporting to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Director will provide the strategic vision, leadership, and management of all aspects of the library – the lending library, cultural programs, children's programs, Special Collections, and physical assets such as the building and property. They will be responsible for the creation of innovative programming, effective operations, and aggressive fundraising.

The ED will oversee more than twenty full-time and part-time staff members and over 500 programs that bring 55,000 people to Pequot Library annually. As a dynamic leader, the Executive Director will serve as the face of the library and must be comfortable with public speaking and sharing its mission throughout the community. They will develop synergistic partnerships, which result in a positive collective impact for the community.

Pequot Library is a vibrant programming library where visitors of all ages arrive for high-impact cultural events and leave enriched and inspired. Pequot Library enriches lives by serving the cultural, educational, and intellectual needs of the entire community. Bringing literature, music, art, science, and the humanities to their community, their mission extends far beyond most traditional lending libraries. They help children develop a lifelong interest in reading and learning through engaging programs and special activities.

Their robust calendar of events includes musical performances, exhibitions, lectures, and a wide range of cultural, educational, and community events. They integrate their Special Collections of rare books, manuscripts, and archives into their day-to-day services to the community through exhibitions, programs, and hands-on classes and workshops. In conjunction with their exhibitions, they also organize guided tours and educational programs for K-12 students throughout the area, including Fairfield and Bridgeport.

Pequot Library was founded in 1889 by Southport, CT residents Virginia Marquand Monroe and Elbert B. Monroe. The library building, designed by noted American architect Robert H. Robertson, opened to the public in March 1894. It was Mrs. Monroe's intention that Pequot be as "free as air to all." Pequot Library is a destination library listed on the National Register of Historic Places. For over seven generations, Pequot Library has been a cultural beacon of Fairfield County, providing traditional library services and diverse programming to their local and regional community.

A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience and at least seven years of experience are required for this position. A master's degree or Ph.D. in Library Science, or an MBA or MPA with experience in education or the arts is preferred. If you are excited about this role and feel that you can contribute to Pequot Library, but your experience does not exactly align with every qualification listed above, we encourage you to apply. All applications must be accompanied by a cover letter and résumé. Cover letters should be responsive to the mission of Pequot Library and the responsibilities and qualifications specified in the position prospectus.

The base salary for this position is $150,000 annually. Pequot Library is committed to the inclusion of all qualified candidates. If you require reasonable accommodation in completing this application, interviewing, or participating in the selection process, please contact Jeanette Rivera-Watts at jeanetterw@aspenleadershipgroup.com.

To apply for this position, visit: https://apptrkr.com/6648328.