Position Available: Executive Director
About Cotuit Library
Located in central Cape Cod, the Cotuit Library is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1874. As its vision statement notes, it is the heart of the village – today and for generations to come.
The Library’s mission is to enhance village life by providing a place where community gathers and all individuals achieve personal growth. Located in a National Historic District, Cotuit is noted for its vibrant and innovative programming and outreach, its friendly staff and its collections of Art books, mysteries and Talking Books. The Town of Barnstable’s Kirkman Collection of historic books and ship models is housed at Cotuit, and patrons and visitors enjoy the beauty and accessibility of the building’s elegant architecture as well as its comfortable, welcoming atmosphere.
The Opportunity
The Board of Trustees seeks a visionary Executive Director (E.D.) with a proven track record of generating diverse engagement, creating financial support and undertaking ambitious and innovative programming.
As the Cotuit Library prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday, the Board seeks a high energy, enthusiastic, innovative, and creative Executive Director with vision, superb communication skills, a strong public service orientation and the ability to engage the community in committing to launching the library into its next 150 years.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take charge and build on Cotuit’s positive reputation in the community it serves. The organization seeks someone who can open doors of collaboration, has a passion for local community, seeks to increase inclusion and accessibility and can foster donor relationships to grow the organization to expand and enhance its impact in the community.
The Executive Director is responsible for promoting the mission and vision of the Cotuit Library while working in close collaboration with the organization’s nine-person Board of Trustees. The E.D. will help define the library’s strategic direction, ensure that resources are in place to accomplish important mission goals, recruit and retain staff, keep teams motivated and capable of exceeding expectations, and build the kind of nonprofit culture that supports the Library’s mission.
Located in central Cape Cod, the Cotuit Library is a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization established in 1874. As its vision statement notes, it is the heart of the village – today and for generations to come.
The Library’s mission is to enhance village life by providing a place where community gathers and all individuals achieve personal growth. Located in a National Historic District, Cotuit is noted for its vibrant and innovative programming and outreach, its friendly staff and its collections of Art books, mysteries and Talking Books. The Town of Barnstable’s Kirkman Collection of historic books and ship models is housed at Cotuit, and patrons and visitors enjoy the beauty and accessibility of the building’s elegant architecture as well as its comfortable, welcoming atmosphere.
The Opportunity
The Board of Trustees seeks a visionary Executive Director (E.D.) with a proven track record of generating diverse engagement, creating financial support and undertaking ambitious and innovative programming.
As the Cotuit Library prepares to celebrate its 150th birthday, the Board seeks a high energy, enthusiastic, innovative, and creative Executive Director with vision, superb communication skills, a strong public service orientation and the ability to engage the community in committing to launching the library into its next 150 years.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take charge and build on Cotuit’s positive reputation in the community it serves. The organization seeks someone who can open doors of collaboration, has a passion for local community, seeks to increase inclusion and accessibility and can foster donor relationships to grow the organization to expand and enhance its impact in the community.
The Executive Director is responsible for promoting the mission and vision of the Cotuit Library while working in close collaboration with the organization’s nine-person Board of Trustees. The E.D. will help define the library’s strategic direction, ensure that resources are in place to accomplish important mission goals, recruit and retain staff, keep teams motivated and capable of exceeding expectations, and build the kind of nonprofit culture that supports the Library’s mission.
