Job Opportunities

 Kathy McClure, Executive Director of the Eva K. Bowlby Public Library for over 30 years, is announcing her upcoming retirement on January 2, 2026. The library is opening the search for an Executive Director.

The Eva K. Bowlby Public Library is now accepting applications for its next Executive Director. Located in the heart of Greene County, this medium-sized rural library is a vital community resource known for its dedication to empowerment, lifelong learning, and enrichment.

The Library Board of Directors is seeking a dynamic leader who will continue to build on the library’s strong reputation and guide it into the future. The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Strategic leadership with innovative thinking
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to connect with the community
• Excellent management capabilities to lead staff and oversee operations
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This salaried/full-time leadership role reports to the Library Board of Directors and involves strategic planning, community outreach, fiscal oversight, staff supervision, and program development.

To see full job requirements/qualifications, and salary click the button below 

📅 Application Deadline: August 1, 2025 (or until filled)  

📧 To apply, send a cover letter, resume, and references to: mcclure.kathy@evakbowlby.org
 Subject line: "Bowlby Executive Director Application"

The library depends on citizen involvement to ensure that its services are as reflective of community needs as possible. Eva K. Bowlby Public Library Board of Trustees is a 9-member board. As a policy-making body, it guides the development of library services. Terms on the board are three years. The board meets on the fourth Monday of each month at 6:30 p.m. 

Effective trustees bring to the library knowledge of the community, a commitment to the rights of citizens to information, and willingness to continually maintain and strengthen library services in western Greene County serving 16 townships and 3 boroughs. The service area of the library also encompasses Central Greene School District, Jefferson-Morgan School District, and West Greene School District. Our goal is to recruit trustee members from municipalities within our service area.