Library Director

Full-Time (40 hours/week) | Exempt
Nesmith Library | Windham, New Hampshire

The Nesmith Library is seeking an experienced, visionary, and community-centered leader to serve as our next Library Director.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a vibrant, well-supported public library in the beautiful and highly engaged town of Windham, New Hampshire. With approximately 16,000 residents, Windham is an affluent and growing community known for its excellent schools, active civic life, strong municipal services, and high quality of life. Conveniently located in southern New Hampshire, Windham offers small-town charm with easy access to Manchester, Nashua, Boston, the Seacoast, and the White Mountains. The Nesmith Library is the heart of Windham, acting as a community center and gathering space for the town.

About the Role

Appointed by and working under the direction of the Nesmith Library Board of Trustees, the Library Director serves as the chief administrative officer and official representative of the Library. The Director leads all aspects of library operations, ensuring services remain innovative, welcoming, and responsive to evolving community needs.

A complete job description is available at
https://nesmithlibrary.org/job-opportunities

Why Windham? Why Nesmith Library?

• Strong municipal support and engaged Library Trustees
• Active and generous community
• Beautiful library facility and grounds
• Stable funding environment
• Highly educated and civically involved population
• Access to professional collaboration through GMILCS and regional partnerships
• A town that values lifelong learning, cultural enrichment, and excellence in public services

This is a leadership role where your ideas, vision, and experience will truly matter.

Qualifications

• MLS or MLIS from an ALA-accredited program preferred
• Minimum of eight (8) years of library experience, including at least four (4) years in a supervisory or management role, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated experience in strategic planning, budgeting, personnel administration, and public service leadership
• Thorough knowledge of public library operations, policies, laws, funding, and reporting requirements
• Excellent written, verbal, and public communication skills

Compensation & Benefits

This is a full-time, exempt (40 hours/week) leadership position. The schedule includes evening meetings and occasional weekend hours.

The Town of Windham offers a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a comprehensive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, retirement participation, paid time off, and other municipal benefits.

To apply, please submit a letter of interest, resume, and three professional references to
[email protected]

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. First review of applications will begin on March 16, 2026.

Approved by the Nesmith Library Board of Trustees on February 17, 2026.