Job Description
Are you naturally curious and love learning together with others?
Do you value different points of view and believe in creating environments that are welcoming for all?
Do you believe that words have power, on the page and off?
We are looking for an experienced and energetic supervisor for the Koelbel library!
If you are passionate about public libraries and customer service, energized by developing strong work teams and have excellent collaboration skills, this job could be for you!
Location: Koelbel Library 5955 S. Holly St. Centennial, CO 80121
Reports to: Library Manager
Supervises: Multiple
Hours: 40 hours Full-time, exempt
Pay: $52,900-$66,140
Role: Responsible for daily patron service operations at the Library.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
45% - OPERATIONS - Responsible for daily operations of the Library by allocating resources, planning and prioritizing work, gathering and communicating information to employees, and making decisions to ensure the proper functioning of the library. Responsible for monthly scheduling of library employees to ensure appropriate staff coverage to provide each patron an outstanding library experience.
40% - LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION - Supervises library employees by hiring, scheduling, training, coaching, and reviewing performance to optimize the performance of library employees. Approximately 10% of time is spent working side by side with employees to provide direct performance feedback.
15% - CUSTOMER RELATIONS - Builds and maintains relationships with community members. Resolves concerns from the public and employees by researching problems, seeking alternative solutions, and making decisions to satisfy patrons and employees.
Qualifications:
Two to five years of experience in a library setting or related industry, required.
Two years successful supervisory experience, required.
Bachelor's degree, required.
Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills, including responsibility for outcomes, personal productivity, practical thinking, adaptability, coaching, interpersonal skills and business ethics, required.
Ability to travel between facilities, required.
Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends, required.
Intermediate technology skills for Windows, Word, Excel, and Outlook, required.
Intermediate skills in Sierra, preferred.
Knowledge of informational databases, required.
Ability to be mobile 50% of the time. Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and push a loaded wheeled book truck weighing up to 100 pounds and ability to lift up to 35 pounds unassisted, and up to 50 pounds assisted occasionally, preferred.
Ability to focus on the customer, show integrity, be inclusive enjoy learning and have fun.
Experience with training and mentoring adults, required.
Excellent communication skills, required.
Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly in a team environment, required.
Ability to exercise confidence and excitement in the vast technological and online resources the Library District has available.
Passionate about the mission of public libraries.
Comfortable with the principles of intellectual freedom.
Ability to adhere to ALD's Core Competencies including dedication to providing courageous leadership, outstanding customer service, professionalism, communication, adaptability, accountability, delivering very important patron experiences, surprise and delight, making every experience matter, and striving for simplicity.
- Recognizes and acts by giving positive respect, responses, and support to all.
- Committed to provide outstanding and personalized customer service to patrons, coworkers and customers.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external customers, and gain their trust and respect.
- Display professionalism in dress and demeanor, both internally and externally.
- Respond to change with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn new ways.
- Ability to hold themselves responsible in all work assignments and interactions.
- Take personal ownership in the organizations success.
- Ability to clearly convey and receive information and ideas through a variety of formats and communicate to others in a manner that engages the listener.
At Arapahoe Libraries, we believe in turning every search for knowledge into a helpful adventure. Our 300 employees come together to build a rock-solid team that achieves far more collectively than we could ever do alone. We provide competitive compensation and benefits including healthcare, paid time off, and retirement plans.
Learn more about our Vision, Values, Mission at: http://arapahoelibraries.org/vision-values-mission/
Arapahoe Libraries is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity (EEO)and sustaining an inclusive culture. We prohibit unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees on the basis of age, race, gender, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by federal, state or local law.
The Community
Established in 1966, the Arapahoe Library District serves more than 200,000 residents living in Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County and other major suburban counties make up the greater metropolitan area surrounding Denver, Colorado. The Arapahoe Library District operates eight branch libraries, including mobile library services, and a library at the County Detention Center, funded by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department. A seven-member Board of Trustees sets the library budget and determines policy.
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