Job Description
What You'd Do:
Ensure a phenomenal customer experience by coordinating the efforts of the Books and Borrowing, Community Technology Center, Reference Services and Western History and Genealogy Departments at the Central Library. Encourage innovation and best practices by providing forward-looking, inspirational leadership and supervision to a team of Central Library managers. Coordinate with other staff and departments in order to identify collections and technology needs and establish associated solutions, project plans, budgets and timelines. Engage with external cultural and community partners to ensure that the Central Library is an integral and vital part of the community. Work collaboratively with other divisions to align team goals with larger, system-wide strategic efforts. Include support departments, such as Facilities and Security, in common objectives aimed at providing a safe and welcoming environment. Lead long-term planning for the Central Library, and make recommendations to the Library’s Executive Team.
You Have:
Curiosity. Focused energy. A sincere desire to improve our community. Enthusiasm for risk-taking and learning from failure.
Knowledge of leadership principles and practices, including developing and implementing budgets. Knowledge of business and cultural trends. Skill in managing and supervising both individuals and teams. Skill in creative problem solving, adaptive thinking and making connections. Skill in using data to make decisions and contribute to strategic planning processes. Skill in building and maintaining working relationships with multiple internal departments and external entities. Ability to display positive energy, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor. Ability to encourage innovation and accountability. Ability to manage and negotiate conflicts. Ability to lead and guide individuals and teams and create a culture of trust and collaboration. Ability to creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner. Ability to use extensive workplace and other technology including email, internet, databases, and other software. Ability to pass a background check after the offer to hire has been made.
A minimum of five years of experience in library management with three years of supervisory experience, including experience using evaluation, measurement and accountability practices, experience managing sizeable budgets and experience with project planning, implementation and management. Understanding of, demonstrated interest in or willingness to learn design thinking, prototyping and innovation principles and practices.
A Master’s Degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited institution.
Other Things You Should Know:
The Denver Public Library’s vision: We are connected. We are making Denver a better place to live by fostering early literacy, preparing our future workforce and connecting people of all ages with information, ideas and experiences. We have an opportunity for a strong and energetic leader to join the Library’s Management Team to provide vision and guidance to the Central Library as well as work collaboratively with other Managers on envisioning and implementing strategies to ensure the Library is meeting the needs of the Denver community.
Although the full salary range for this position is provided, offers are typically made within the starting salary range and depend on qualifications. The City and County of Denver benefit package will be offered.
HR Info
Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/denverlibrary