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Job Description

Our ideal candidate is a creative and articulate professional who enjoys working in a dynamic team-focused environment where change and growth are constants. You must have at least five years of progressively responsible public library administrative experience and at least two years of supervisory experience. Top candidates must be committed to providing excellent patron service, and must be a proven innovator in the area of community involvement. Strong leadership skills are required, in addition to experience with effectively leading, mentoring, managing and supporting a large and busy staff (almost 90 employees) that serves our largest and busiest branch. You also must have experience with successfully managing a budget. You must demonstrate familiarity with current library practices, trends, philosophies and the latest in library technology. An MLS degree is required.

Additional Info & Requirements

Starting salary is $4567.33/mo but can be negotiated to be commensurate with experience, with a review in 6 months. Excellent benefits available, including paid vacations and a full retirement plan. Are you an experienced, energetic, and passionate leader and administrator? Are you committed to excellent patron service and cutting edge public library initiatives? If so, our Library Branch Manager position at the Highlands Ranch Library (in a bustling suburb just south of Denver) awaits you! What we need: • A manager with strong communication skills, emotional intelligence and excellent change agent skills. We care about our employees, so you must excel as a leader and colleague. • Someone with a passion for librarianship and a yearning for excellence and innovation.

The Community

Douglas County has been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family. In a May 2004 study, by the American City Business Journals (ACBJ), Douglas County ranked fourth in the nation for Quality of Life. ACBJ used 20 statistical indicators to rate living conditions in all 3,141 counties and independent cities across the nation. Douglas County ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities and you will understand our high rank in the Quality of Life study.

HR Info

Submit resume and District application (required, available on our web site at DouglasCountyLibraries.org or at any of our libraries) via mail, fax or e-mail (PDF, StarOffice or Word equivalent attachments saved in RTF only) to: Human Resources, Douglas County Libraries, 100 W. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, CO 80104. Fax: 303-688-7655. E-mail: jobs@dclibraries.org. EOE.