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Branch Manager

Garfield County Libraries

Carbondale

Application Deadline

Open Until Filled

Wages

$52,000.00 to $66,560.00 per Year   Calculate

Location

Carbondale, CO

Hours

40.00

MLS

Required

Minimum Education

Not Specified

Library Experience

Not Specified

Supervisory Experience

Not Specified

Type of Library

Public

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Garfield County Public Library District is looking for an experienced, enthusiastic, energetic, and versatile Branch Manager to lead the talented staff and volunteers of the Carbondale Branch Library.  

The ideal candidate fosters a creative and innovative work environment;  is flexible and open-minded, with a constant desire to learn more; supports and cultivates staffs’ skills and interests to benefit the Carbondale Branch.  Additionally, the ideal candidate encourages staff well-being through a healthy work/life balance; adapts quickly to change; is a creative problem-solver and effectively communicates to all levels of the Library District.

This position is responsible for providing daily supervision of all aspects of public library services for the branch including but not limited to: collection development, reader's advisory, programming, community outreach and adult and youth services.

The minimum requirements for this position include a MLS or MLIS degree from a graduate school accredited by ALA, previous supervisory/leadership experience and knowledge of the principles and practices of public library functions.

This is a full time (40 hours per week), exempt position. The hiring range is $52,000 - $66,560 annually (DOE), plus medical, dental, vision and retirement plan benefits; paid vacation, sick and holidays.  

Some nights and weekends may be required.

The position is open until filled.

Visit our website to learn more about Garfield County Libraries, and to view the full Branch Manager job description as well as download an application. http://www.gcpld.org/about-us/jobs

Please submit applications and resumes to hr@gcpld.org or fax to 970-665-1101.

The Community

The town of Carbondale is nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at an altitude of 6,171 feet.  World class ski resorts, including Aspen, Snowmass and Sunlight, are located within 45 miles of this charming community.  Carbondale residents enjoy a lively arts and music community, great dining, community gatherings and a wide range of economic, social and philosophical viewpoints. 

Denver, the Mile High City, is 170 miles to the east of Carbondale and offers a wide variety of entertainment & sporting events, restaurants, shopping and is home to Denver International Airport.

Garfield County encompasses a geographical area of almost 3,000 square miles of which approximately 60% is federal public lands, and the furthest towns are 60 miles apart from each other. The population density is 19 people per square mile.

Our communities are located in beautiful valleys surrounded by high mountain desert, snowy Rocky Mountains, and several amazing tributaries of the Colorado River. A big reason people choose to live in Garfield County is the abundance of outdoor activities, including biking, skiing, soaking in hot springs, fishing, camping, and more.

HR Info

Kim Owens, Human Resources Manager

970-625-4270

hr@gcpld.org

Please review the full job description and application instructions on our website: gcpld.org/about-us/jobs

Posted Jan 30, 2018