Dixon Public Library

The Board of Trustees of the Dixon Public Library are looking for the next leader of their historic institution. They seek a candidate who will provide excellent services for residents today and innovative leadership for tomorrow. The Director supervises a dedicated staff of 14. The preferred candidate will be a confident administrator and open communicator who promotes the Library to residents, business-owners, and civic stakeholders. The Director reports to a 9-member, appointed Board of Trustees and serves as a Department Head for the City.

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The Original Library Building,

built circa-1900, was gifted by a successful businessman. More space was added in 1970 for a total of 18,150 square feet and a major renovation was completed in 2015. Plans are already in place for improvements to the Library’s lower-level in order to best prepare for future needs.

The Library is a vibrant community center, a hub of information, and the home of a keeper-of-artifacts located in the heart of downtown Dixon.

About Dixon

Dixon was the childhood home of President Ronald Reagan and is currently home to over 15,000 hard working residents. The town spans the beautiful Rock River in northwest Illinois. There is a growing arts scene that includes a performance theater and several galleries. The people of Dixon host a number of community

events each year including a summer Petunia Festival, a Venetian Night at the riverwalk, and a fall Scarecrow Festival. 5-miles west of the city-center is the award-winning Sauk Valley Community College offering a wide-variety of associate and technical degrees.

Salary, Benefits & How to Apply

This is a full-time, exempt position with an annual salary starting at $80,000.00, based on qualifications. The Library provides a benefits package including 4 weeks of vacation, 12 sick days, 3 personal days, competitive health insurance, life insurance, and participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund. The Dixon Public Library is an equal opportunity employer.