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Job Description

Does the Idea of Managing a Community Library Within a Progressive Library District Inspire You? Then Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

JOIN OUR TEAM as a Library Branch Manager at Douglas County Libraries. Previous Branch Managers at the James H. LaRue/Roxborough Libraries have progressed to upper level Executive positions.

This could be an exciting career-building opportunity for the right candidate.

Applications received by July 31, 2014 will be given first consideration.

Douglas County Libraries is passionate about creating libraries that change lives, and shaping the future of libraries and librarianship. We value energy, drive and creativity that feed an entrepreneurial spirit. If you share our passion and are committed to making a difference in a fast-changing environment, Douglas County Libraries may be the right place for you!

 We are looking for:

• An ambassador and representative – the face of the library to the community.
• A leader to help us define the future and align and inspire people to manifest our vision. 
• A remover of obstacles to the realization of big ideas.
• A strategist to accomplish community and financial goals.
• A team player who forges effective partnerships inside the organization and within the community.
• A financial officer who masters our budget from concept to execution.

Additional Info & Requirements

Additionally, you:

• Are friendly and open to new people and new possibilities.
• Love to teach and communicate in front of a crowd or one-on-one.
• Take risks, lead through change, and thoughtfully disrupt the status quo.
• Encourage risk-taking in others, strategically focusing momentum and enthusiasm.
• Anticipate the needs of your stakeholders, seizing opportunities without losing focus on strategic objectives.
• Are an active listener.
• Will manage a staff of 65+ employees in the largest library in the District, the James H. LaRue Library and its “sister” library, Roxborough Library.

The Community

The pioneer spirit, accompanied by the beauty of the mountains, foothills and plains, is gloriously evident in Douglas County. In 1861, the Colorado Territorial Session Laws created Douglas County, named after Stephen A. Douglas. Known as the “Little Giant.”

Today, Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado. The County is approximately 843 square miles, 71 square miles of which are permanently protected land through the Douglas County Open Space Program. Recreational areas include more than 146,000 acres of Pike National Forest, Roxborough State Park, Castlewood Canyon State Park and the Chatfield State Recreation Area. The County’s strength, as the centerpiece of the Denver/Colorado Springs development corridor, is a perfect blend of quality lifestyle and business environment.

Douglas County Libraries is the fourth-largest library system in Colorado. Our mission is to be a passionate advocate for literacy and lifelong learning, and we play a vital role in the life of our community. We lend more than eight million books, CDs, DVDs, magazines, eBooks, and audiobooks every year, including more children’s material than any other Colorado library.

Douglas County Libraries is consistently ranked among the top public libraries in the nation for the population we serve. We value helpful service to all, exploration and discovery, community connections and innovation. Our seven library branches comprise an independent library district funded by a 4.0 mill levy approved by Douglas County voters in 1996.

For more about our budget, our stewardship of public funds and our citizens’ return on their investment, please visit our transparency portal on our website: DouglasCountyLibraries.org.

HR Info

Apply via our online application system at DouglasCountyLibraries.org. Hand delivered, mailed, faxed or emailed applications and resumes will not be accepted. EOE.