Key Expectations:
The Executive Director of Evanston Public Library will guide the organization through the next chapter of its collective story, working to realize the EPL Vision and Mission. The Evanston Public Library is governed by an engaged board of nine trustees, seeking an excellent communicator able to develop and empower staff through authentic engagement, partnership, training and support. The Executive Director must be financially astute, able to manage the budget process, and committed to building on the library’s history of fundraising and grants by creatively seeking additional sources of revenue. This visionary leader will collaborate with the community, staff, and City of Evanston, as well as engage and leverage the Board of Trustees as a valued resource, and work to fulfill Evanston Public Library’s mission and vision. The executive director will lead the organization through a strategic planning process and help foster purposeful and meaningful connections with the community including those most in need of access to the library’s literature and technology resources.
Key Responsibilities
Setting and implementing the EPL strategic plan
Direct and participate in long-range planning for the library to improve internal functions and delivery of services to the community including overseeing the Library’s marketing and development activities.
Model innovation, creativity, and thought leadership that is inclusive, transparent, and empowering in a manner that upholds the organization’s vision and drives its mission.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement by evaluating the organization’s effectiveness using qualitative and quantitative data and refining the strategy to ensure success and sustainability.
Ensure written and spoken communication is consistent with organizational goals and priorities, and advocate for EPL in ways that enhance our collective impact based on those goals and priorities.
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