Job Description
What You'd Do:
Work with the New Americans Project team to build and implement programming targeted to the City of Denver's population including, but not limited to, immigrants and refugees. Oversee services and programs for immigrants and refugees by supervising and coordinating staff, volunteers and advisory groups. Manage budgets and funding allocation. Monitor and measure performance and attendance for grant reporting and program evaluation. Organize and participate in promotion and community outreach. Collaborate with community partners such as the Denver Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs, the Art Students League of Denver, the Spring Institute, Metropolitan State University and other key stakeholders.
You Have:
Knowledge of programming, facilitating group conversations, training and development practices. Skill in designing, preparing, promoting, implementing, delivering and evaluating programs. Skill in presenting information to a diverse audience in a wide range of ages and cultures, both individually and in groups. Skill in choosing appropriate materials for programs and outreach. Ability to ensure that detailed requirements, services and reporting activities are met. Ability to exercise initiative, judgment and decision making in meeting organizational objectives. Ability to relate to the needs of customers of all ages and skill levels, including those without English language proficiency. Ability to select, train, motivate and supervise program staff. Ability to create and maintain positive staff relationships. Ability to thrive working in an environment with constant public contact with people from all backgrounds and age groups. Ability to demonstrate positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers and community. Ability to creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner. Ability to multi-task and prioritize. Ability to use extensive workplace and other technology including email, internet, databases, social media and other software. Ability to pass a background check after the offer to hire has been made.
Three years of experience organizing all aspects of a program and delivering program services in a library, educational institution, community non-profit or adult learning organization. Experience coordinating program services involving several organizational entities.
A Bachelor's degree in a related field of study.
A desire to work with intergenerational groups in a multilingual environment.
Excellent customer service skills, both internal and external.
Written and spoken fluency in at least one language other than English.
Other Things You Should Know:
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.
Limited term, 40 hours per week. This position is scheduled to work with the Denver Public Library's New Americans Project through August 2020 with potential for longer employment.The schedule will be determined by the needs of the department and may include evening and weekend hours.
HR Info
Apply online at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/denverlibrary