<html><head><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"></head><body style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><meta http-equiv="content-type" content="text/html; charset=us-ascii"><div style="overflow-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;"><div><b style="font-size: 14px;">Executive Director, Lake Forest Library (North Suburban Chicago)</b></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">The <a href="https://www.johnkeister.com/lakeforest/">Lake Forest Library</a> seeks a forward-thinking and energetic leader to serve as Executive Director. This position is open due to the retirement of the previous Executive Director.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">Lake Forest, a northern suburb of Chicago, is known for its scenic Lake Michigan shoreline, vibrant downtown, excellent schools, and plentiful suburban amenities. Residents also enjoy easy access to all the cultural, historic, and entertainment opportunities in Chicago.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">The library provides a welcoming environment in an Art Deco style building that features a domed rotunda, wood-paneled interior, and an unparalleled collection of art. Lake Forest Library serves approximately 19,400 residents with an annual budget of about $4.5 million and is a significant source of pride for the community.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">If you are a library leader who works well with a dedicated staff and board, enjoys engaging with supportive community members, and has the passion and talent to continue to lead this library forward, please consider this opportunity!</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">Salary $106,000 to $159,000/year, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">Please visit <a href="https://www.johnkeister.com/lakeforest/">johnkeister.com/lakeforest</a> for details and to apply. We welcome inquiries. Interviews will be ongoing until the position is filled. Though not a firm deadline, please apply by February 6, 2023.</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;"><br></span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">John Keister & Associates</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">Executive Search for Libraries</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">johnkeister.com</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">lakeforest@johnkeister.com</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 14px;">847-955-0541</span></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></body></html>