Job Description
Are you prepared to elevate your leadership skills and assume a pivotal role in shaping the success of Koelbel Library? As a Supervisor, you'll find yourself at the forefront of our mission, collaborating with a passionate team and contributing to the vibrant culture of our library district.
At Koelbel Library, we are more than just a workplace; we are a community committed to connecting our patrons with the resources and information they need. Our enthusiastic leadership team is eager about the exciting opportunities ahead, and we invite you to join us on our journey to serve our patrons with excellence.
In this impactful role, you will lead with purpose by overseeing daily library operations, optimizing efficiency through the creation and revision of floor schedules. Additionally, you will inspire and develop staff by recruiting, training, and mentoring them, fostering their professional growth. Ensuring accountability, you'll review and approve timesheets to maintain accurate records of staff hours and contributions. You will work in coordination with the library manager, co-supervisor, and librarians to assess and identify programming needs for the branch.
As a Person in Charge (PIC), you will also be one of the point people in critical situations, assisting in de-escalation and responding to emergencies to ensure the safety and well-being of patrons and staff. Collaboration and innovation are key aspects of this role as you work closely with the co-supervisor, assistant supervisor, library manager, and librarians, contributing insights to shape the library's direction.
Creative problem-solving is essential, and you will address daily operational challenges, proactively communicating with other departments as needed. Active engagement is a priority, with a minimum of 10% of your time spent working alongside employees, leading by example.
Success Requirements:
To thrive in this role, you must bring a minimum of two years of successful supervisory experience, a background in library services or customer service, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity and equity. Your adaptability, engaging interpersonal skills, and ability to foster a team environment that motivates team members are crucial. A deep understanding of library operations is essential for success.
Additional Qualities:
- Team-focused attitude with a supportive and independent work approach.
- Experience in teaching, training, or mentoring.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Effective leadership skills, adaptability, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work varying shifts, travel between facilities and handle confidential information.
- Intermediate technology skills (Windows, Microsoft Teams, Word, Outlook, Excel).
If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, thrive in a dynamic environment, and contribute to the success of Koelbel Library, apply today and become an integral part of our vibrant team! Please note that this position requires the ability to work varying shifts, travel between facilities, and handle confidential information.
Work Environment:
- The essential duties for this position are performed in an indoor environment.
- Moderate noise (computers, phones, printers and patron interactions).
Physical Activities:
Physical activities required to perform essential duties include:
Must be able to remain in a stationary position 25-50% of the time.
- Must be able to move around 75-100% of the time.
- Ability to lift to 40 lbs.
- Ability to carry up to 40 lbs.
- Ability to push and pull a cart weighing up to 100 lbs.
- Ability to kneel, crouch, reach and stoop 50% of the time.
- Use of hands, fingers, and grasping of books, DVDs are required, with repetitive motion.
- Long periods of sitting, remaining stationary, or moving around.
- Frequency or repetitive actions which includes typing, shelving materials, occasionally opening and closing media cases.
- Bending, grasping, stretching without limitations which includes reaching into bins for materials, moving bins and carts filled with materials, shelving and shifting materials at various height levels.
- Lifting above your waist, head, shoulders, etc. up to 25 lbs.
This job description describes the general level of work being performed and is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties or aspects associated with the job, and may be amended anytime based on business need. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Inclusion and diversity are part of our values at Arapahoe Libraries.
Qualified applicants who represent the diversities of the communities we serve are encouraged to apply.
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications and other job-related expectations. Additionally, internal equity is factored into each salary offer to ensure fairness within the organization. All factors will be looked at holistically before determining a final rate of pay.
Health Insurance, Voluntary Life Insurance, Long Term and Short Term Disability Insurance, Retirement Plan, Parental Leave, Time Off Programs (Vacation, Sick, Holiday)
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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