Hiring Organization Information
Position Information
Organization:
Fort Vancouver Regional Library Foundation generates community and financial support for the programs, projects, and facilities provided by the Fort Vancouver Regional Library District. The Foundation is a separate nonprofit organization that enhances or expands library services beyond the capacity of the district’s regular operating budget. Together with the Library District, our goal is to provide the resources and services that our patrons need to meet their information and lifelong learning needs.
The Foundation serves as an umbrella for the Friends of the Library providing financial reporting and fiscal accountability while each Friends group determines their own goals and activities.
Our Mission
We seek to strengthen Fort Vancouver Regional Library District’s value to the communities it serves.
• We pursue and secure donations, funding and endowments beyond the scope of the library district’s operating budget.
• We fund additional projects and services for all ages including children, teens, and seniors.
• We inspire community interest and involvement.
Our Vision
Our vision is to be a leading library foundation. We strive to build public and private initiatives that provide opportunities to enrich life-long learning throughout our community. We make a good library system great.
Position Title: Executive Director
Reports to: Foundation Board of Directors
Position: Full-time. Exempt
Salary: $130,000-$150,000/year
Benefits: Medical Insurance, Retirement, Vacation and Sick time, Disability and Life Insurance. Details with application information.
Location: Clark County/Vancouver, WA. In-person with flexibility.
Our Candidate:
The Foundation board of directors is looking for a leader who can move the Foundation forward through fundraising to support library goals, community outreach, understanding of the power of libraries and the use of library districts.
With a small staff, the Foundation bolsters the capacity of the FVRL District, to better serve the diverse needs of our community’s libraries and library users throughout Clark County and SW Washington. Our next Executive Director has a strong fiduciary understanding and will support our staff and the Foundation’s role in funding library activities while respecting donor and foundation priorities, guidelines, and restrictions.
Position Details:
Salary: $130,000-$150,000/year
Benefits: Medical Insurance (includes family, 90% employer), Retirement (7.5% auto contribution), Vacation (11 hours earned/month) Sick (8 hours earned/month), Disability and Life Insurance
The Executive Director will be an active participant in local library levies and will need an understanding of the laws, rules, guidelines and funding opportunities with a public levy.