Employment Opportunities 

Would you like to lead a four-county Regional Library in the beautiful Inner Banks of North Carolina? The Inner Banks of North Carolina is a region on the East Coast of North Carolina known for its charming historic small towns, more laid-back way of life, and vast natural resources: wetlands, woodlands, rivers, and the Albemarle Sound. Deer, black bears, birds and small game are abundant. Do you love camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, boating and other water sports? Then this is the perfect location for you. Pettigrew Regional Library is seeking an organized, outgoing, dynamic and forward-thinking individual to head a staff of 26 dedicated employees in four locations.

TITLE: Director of Pettigrew Regional Library

LIBRARY: Pettigrew Regional Library (Chowan, Perquimans, Tyrrell and Washington County and the Regional Office, located in Washington County, Plymouth, N.C.)

QUALIFICATIONS: A master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school, five years of professional library experience, with at least three years of administrative or supervisory responsibility with public library experience preferred. Administrative or management experience and eligibility for certification by the NC Librarian Certification Committee necessary. Previous experience as a Library Director preferred. Excellent oral and written communication abilities and management skills are expected. Proficiency in database searching, internet searching, library –related software and Microsoft Office programs. Must be able to plan and direct staff engaged in all library functions. A commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

DUTIES: The Library Director provides professional leadership in planning, organizing and directing the Pettigrew Regional Library System under the general review of the Regional Library Board. The employee works to meet staffing, materials, technology, and facility needs for the four county libraries in the Pettigrew Regional Library System. In order to meet those needs, the director is expected to apply for grants, to supplement the budgets of the four libraries. The regional director’s duties also include making recommendations to the governing board regarding hiring, promotion or dismissal of management-level employees of the Pettigrew Regional Library System. The director needs to maintain an excellent working relationship with the Local Board members, the Regional Board members and county managers in each county. Must maintain professional relationships with the staff of the State Library of North Carolina, and the North Carolina Public Library Directors’ Association.

SALARY RANGE: $64,958.00-$71,623. Depending on experience. Health insurance, State retirement, vacation, sick leave, longevity, with vision and dental optional.

APPLY BY: Open until filled. Pettigrew Regional Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

AVAILABLE: January 13, 2025

TO APPLY and for further information: Send cover letter, resume, college transcript and list of references to George Jakeman, Pettigrew Regional Library 201 East Third Street, Plymouth NC 27962, or gjakeman@pettigrewlibraries.org.