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The Book Start Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for actively recruiting, training and maintaining relationships with volunteers, Douglas County Childcare Centers and Certified In-Home daycare providers. Book Start trained volunteers read high-quality literature and share early literacy activities with young children. The volunteers extend our libraries reach in our communities as they go directly to where the children are; bringing the joys of books, songs, fingerplays, puppetry and more. The Book Start Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for the implementation and evaluation of this important program throughout the communities located in Douglas County Libraries. Work is performed under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Establishes contacts and builds productive professional relationships with community child care centers, in-home daycare providers and preschools.
• Works closely with library staff at each branch, who serve as onsite contact for Book Start Volunteers.
• Utilizes Volunteer Connect Douglas County website to post for new Book Start volunteers, and to collect volunteer data.
• Coordinates and conducts training throughout the library system that provide potential volunteers with detailed information about the Book Start Volunteer program, their responsibilities as a Book Start Volunteer, and the Every Child Ready to Read @ Your Library initiative.
• Provides additional trainings as needed to further enhance the early literacy skills of volunteers to bring effective storytimes to the child care centers.
• Assesses volunteer-staff relationships, volunteer performance and satisfaction levels. Addresses requests for volunteer reassignments, problem-solving and terminations, in conjunction with the Supervisor.

Additional Info & Requirements

Online applications only accepted.

• Strong knowledge of print and non-print materials and specialized resources related to the literacy field is required.
• Extensive knowledge of general bibliographic tools and of specialized resources related to literacy is required.
• Demonstrated interest in community/public library work and a willingness to develop strong, interactive community relationships and partnerships is required.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and oral presentation skills for creating and presenting developmental programming to various groups is required.
• Must have strong ability to work effectively with staff and public in a multicultural environment, and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide variety of community organizations and individuals.
• Must demonstrate tact, diplomacy and the ability to motivate others.

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. Our new Castle Pines Library, Castle Pines, CO is now open for business: our new Lone Tree Library, Lone Tree, CO opened on July 9, 2016: our new Parker Library, Parker, CO opened on September 23, 2016 – stop at any of our new libraries and be amazed!

HR Info

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