The ideal candidate should have knowledge in the following areas: personnel management, development of library services, strategic planning, and administration of policy. Strong oral and written communication is essential.
Monday-Friday, some evenings and weekends.
∙Collaboration-creates effective relationships; teamwork; conflict resolution
∙Communication-variety of formats, platforms, and audiences; solid writing and public speaking skills
∙Customer service-responds promptly to customer needs and requests; manages difficult situations in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; solicits customer feedback to improve service
∙Design -generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail
∙Ethics and values-understands and follows district mission, policy, procedure, and applicable standards; adheres to user privacy and confidentiality; understands and promotes intellectual freedom
∙Financial awareness-works within approved budget; develops and implements cost saving measures; conserves organizational resources; understands financial implications of decisions; demonstrates knowledge of local market and competition
∙Independence-able to work things out on own; takes responsibility for own time and effectiveness; alert to opportunities to contribute; able to spot and implement opportunities for improving situations
∙Judgment -displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions
∙Leadership-meets commitments; provide an awareness of customer and community needs and opportunities to build community; accepts responsibility for own actions; attention to detail
∙Learning and innovation-remaining current with library resources; adaptable to changing needs; problem solving through innovation and creativity
∙Strategic thinking-develops strategies to achieve organizational goals; aligns work with strategic goals; collects, researches, and analyzes data
- Health, dental, life, disability, accident insurances
- Up to 6% retirement matching beginning day one
- 13 paid holidays
Looking for an energetic, enthusiastic, visionary leader who welcomes the challenge of providing excellent library services in a rural setting. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, including candidates with less traditional backgrounds. GCLD may consider an equivalent combination of knowledge, skills, education, and experience to meet minimum qualifications. If you are interested in applying, we encourage you to think broadly about your background and skill set for the role.
Grand County, Colorado, is located west of the Continental Divide, between Berthoud Pass and the western entrance to Rocky Mountain National Park on the east side, and Gore Pass and Rabbit Ears Pass on the west. The county is 1870 square miles in size and has around 15,000 residents, encompassing the towns of Granby, Grand Lake, Kremmling, Fraser, Winter Park, Hot Sulphur Springs, Tabernash, and Parshall. There are five libraries, located in Granby, Grand Lake (Juniper), Fraser (Fraser Valley), Hot Sulphur Springs, and Kremmling. The Library District also maintains a substantial online library through multiple platforms. Library administrative offices are in Granby.
Grand County Library District was established in 1994 under Colorado Library Law (CRS 24-90-101 et seq). A property tax mil levy of 2.41 was approved by the voters of Grand County to establish funds for the Library District to provide free access to library services.
GCLD operates under a governing board of seven trustees, appointed by the Board of County Commissioners. Trustee appointments in Grand County are chosen to reflect the three voting districts: East, Central, and West, providing a voice and representation for
each area. The Board’s duties involve governing and directing from a District-wide vantage point, with responsibility for the adoption and implementation of library policies, ensuring library properties are managed appropriately, employing a Library Director and directing the responsible fiscal management of Library funds through the budgetary process.
Although 95% of GCLD’s funding is through property taxes, other sources of revenue include grants, donations from the Friends of Grand County Library and the Grand County Library Foundation, and private donations.
External Job Ad
https://www.gcld.org/employment
Jeremy Krones, President of Board of Trustees
jkrones@gcld.org
301-788-8918