Employment Opportunities

FINANCE DIRECTOR

Chief financial officer of the Township; provides leadership and coordination of Township financial planning and budget management functions.

Minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance or related field (master's preferred) and a minimum of ten years in progressively responsible financial management positions. Must be bondable.

Email a cover letter and resume to accounting@tredyffrin.org.

Job Description:
Runs the finance department, reports to the Township Manager.

Requires knowledge of:
• government finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including generally accepted accounting principles.
• internal control procedures
• record retention and safeguarding requirements regarding journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger reports
• federal and state financial regulations

Requires ability to:
• independently perform professional accounting work, including analysis of financial data, financial/accounting reports, statements, trends and projections
• supervise, evaluate and improve accounting operations and recommend and implement financial policies and procedures
• understand and utilize general office and specialized accounting and reporting software
• motivate staff to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects
• participate in and facilitate group meetings
• maintain confidentiality when working with sensitive or personnel-related records
• communicate effectively orally and in writing
• establish and maintain effective relationships with employees, officials and the public

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Manages and supervises finance staff to achieve goals within available resources; plans and organizes workloads and staff assignments; trains, motivates and evaluates assigned staff; reviews progress and directs changes as needed.
2. Analyzes monthly and year-end reports to confirm revenue and expenses are in accordance with budget; recommends cost control measures or other improvements where appropriate.
3. Develops an annual report of revenues, transfers, and expenses for all funds.
4. Manages cash flow and the investment of idle funds.
5. Prepares financial analyses for union contract negotiations and significant purchase decisions.
6. Works with department heads and staff to develop five-year operating plans.
7. Recommends benchmarks for measuring the financial and operating performance of departments and measures performance against the benchmarks and operating plans.
8. Works with department heads to plan for purchases and resale of vehicles and equipment.
9. Assists in the preparation of the annual budget and in monitoring budget compliance.
10. Serves as staff liaison to the Municipal Authority and Board of Supervisors' Finance Committee.
11. Coordinates with underwriters, bond counsel and rating agencies relative to issuance of short- and long-term debt.
12. Explains financial policies, procedures, reports and ordinances to Township staff and elected and appointed officials and recommends appropriate modifications.
13. Keeps abreast of new legislation, regulations and amendments that could impact Township accounting or finances and advises on relevant implications and applications.
14. Provides professional advice to elected officials; makes presentations to elected officials, commissions, civic groups and the general public.
15. Other duties, as assigned.

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LIBRARIAN

Title: Librarian - Children's Department
Employer: Tredyffrin Township, An Equal Opportunity Employer
Location(s): Strafford, PA -- USA

Hours: 37.5 hours a week. Hours include 1 night a week and 1 weekend a month.
Salary: $35,000 - $40,000
Benefits: Health benefits (including dental, prescription, & vision), Pension, Vacation.

Duties:
The Tredyffrin Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, friendly, motivated person to work as a part of our team bringing materials, programs, and services to young people and the adults who care about them.
The main components of this job will be to provide and/or coordinate: programming, collection development, reader's advisory, and outreach to local schools/pre-schools. Some supervision of other staff will be required as well.

Qualifications:
Candidates should have an ALA accredited MLS with coursework in children's services or have a bachelor's degree in a children's field (e.g. Elementary Education) and significant experience working with children.
It is extremely important that the candidate should have an existing knowledge of children's literature and an abiding interest in and liking for young people. Prior experience working with children is very desirable.

Tredyffrin Township Libraries and the Community
Tredyffrin Public Library and Paoli Library serve the 35,000 residents of Tredyffrin Township and Willistown Township in eastern Chester County, Pennsylvania.
We have easy access to the major civic, cultural and sports attractions of southeastern PA. Both Tredyffrin Libraries are close to regional rail lines.
Tredyffrin and Willistown Townships value the quality of life. Tredyffrin Township has approximately 354 acres of parkland with 14 acting parks and 6 open space areas. Six parks are dedicated as permanent open space and serve as nature preserves protecting wildlife, stream corridors and other environmentally sensitive areas. Fourteen parks are dedicated for recreation activities in order to meet the varying needs of our Township residents. Willistown Township adds nearly 500 acres of additional parkland in 11 parks and 2 open space preserves.
Tredyffrin Easttown School District serves the Tredyffrin community. The school district enjoys a reputation for excellence in its academic program and outstanding student accomplishments. Student recognition of academic and artistic achievement is reflected in the large number of scholarships, and local, state and national awards received.

To Apply:
Send cover letter, résumé and three (3) professional references to:
Gretchen Chamberlin, Assistant Director
Tredyffrin Public Library
582 Upper Gulph Road
Strafford, PA 19087
GChamberlin@ccls.org

Position open until filled.

Successful candidate is subject to a background check and drug screening.

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Parks and Recreation Seasonal Employment Opportunities

Winter Recreation Program:

• Directors
• Assistants

Summer Programs

Sport Camps

• Directors
• Counselors

Day Camp

• Director
• Counselors

Tredyffrin Township Summer Basketball League

• Director - Click here for more information for this position.
• Referees
• Scorekeepers

Parks & Recreation Employment Documents & Forms

• Employment Application (2 page(s), 88.4 KB)
• Park & Recreation Employment Application (1 page(s), 88 KB)
• W-4 Form (4 page(s), 80 KB)

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Police Department Employment Opportunities

Employment Application

• Employment Application (2 page(s), 88.4 KB)
• Park & Recreation Employment Application (1 page(s), 88 KB)
• W-4 Form (4 page(s), 80 KB)