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AN AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!

JOIN OUR TEAM IN THE BEAUTIFUL NEW CASTLE PINES LIBRARY,

ALSO SERVING OUR ROXBOROUGH LIBRARY,

AS A BRANCH PROGRAM LIAISON!

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, we have the “perfect” job for you – BRANCH PROGRAM LIAISON AT CASTLE PINES AND ROXBOROUGH LIBRARIES! APPLY TODAY!

WHO YOU ARE:

• You are a planner and coordinator for branch programming events.
• You are a point of contact between the branch and the Community Relations department.
• You are a team player for outreach and district programs, including tech support, introduction of programs and coordination of volunteer efforts.
• You are a representative who cultivates community partnerships on behalf of the branch and in coordination with the Community Relations department.

Additional Info & Requirements

ADDITIONALLY, YOU:
• Are friendly and open to new people and new possibilities.
• Have excellent interpersonal and social skills that demonstrate tact, diplomacy and the ability to cooperate with and motivate others in a variety of library committee and community group settings.
• Possess knowledge and experience in planning and coordinating programs and special events for small and large audiences, and for diverse age and interest groups. Event planning experience is a plus!
• Are experienced working with volunteers.
• Are highly organized; detail-oriented; and multi-tasking and time management skills are a top priority.
• Have knowledge of graphic design and scheduling software.

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.”

Douglas County is virtually the geographic center of Colorado. Located in the Denver South Metro area, Douglas County is one of the fastest growing areas in the state with over 303,000 in population. The County is approximately 843 square miles, of which 48,741 acres 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 ranked particularly well in the household income, homeownership rate and educational attainment categories. Combine those with our great location, excellent schools, outstanding libraries, wonderful weather and outstanding recreational and cultural opportunities, and you will understand why Douglas County is recognized for being one of the most family-friendly communities in Colorado, offering a quality of life unmatched elsewhere in the state. Douglas County has also been nationally recognized as a great place to live, work and raise a family.

Douglas County Libraries has been blazing a trail and thriving in Douglas County for decades, due very much to the generous support, patronage and growth of our community. 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, e-books, and audiobooks every year, including more children’s materials than any other Colorado library.

Our seven locations offer a large collection of popular materials, children’s books, reference materials, downloadable audio, video and e-books, wireless access, public computers for kids and adults, and friendly, professional staff. Study rooms and large public meeting rooms are available to the public. We offer reading programs for all ages, used book sales, more than 75 Storytimes each week, writing groups, book clubs and a wide variety of fun and interesting programs for all ages.

Online resources include research databases, homework help, the library catalog, downloadable audiobooks and e-books, account access for reserving and renewing items, reading recommendations, links to Douglas County history and community information. We also offer reference assistance via phone, email or text, and access to accounts and many services via DCL to Go, our mobile smart phone application.

We are excited to respond to our community’s growth and demand for innovative new library spaces and services by launching a multi-year campaign to fund and build three new libraries for our community.

Today, April 21, 2016, Douglas County Libraries celebrated the Grand Opening of our first new library, Castle Pines Library! It was an amazing day!

HR Info

We invite you to learn more about this career opportunity at:
DouglasCountyLibraries.org/AboutUs/Employment/Jobs