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Job Description

Requisition Number: 20-00020 Salary Range: $56,162 - $72,702 Annually Closing Date: Monday, February 3, 2020; 8:30 a.m. POSITION PURPOSE People choose Westminster, Colorado, because it is an extraordinary community with an honored past and an even more promising future. Our employees serve with a purpose and embrace our SPIRIT values of Service, Pride, Integrity, Responsibility, Innovation and Teamwork. We are known as a caring, team-oriented working environment with a commitment to excellence. Innovation and creativity are encouraged, where visionary people who want to see their projects and programs implemented thrive. Westminster’s work culture encourages passionate, positive and enthusiastic employees. Our mission is clear: We deliver exceptional value and quality of life to our citizens. The City of Westminster is seeking a collaborative librarian with forward vision, who loves working with teenagers! The Librarian I - Teen Services position is responsible for creating and delivering engaging programs for patrons, primarily ages 12-18, providing Reference and Readers' Advisory services for all ages, and facilitating outreach throughout the Denver Metro Region. The Teen Librarian regularly works the Reference/Information Desk, providing outstanding customer service, answering an array of technology and reference questions, and creating engaging displays to highlight the Library's collection. This role works within the City's Library Services Division, and reports to the Library Services Coordinator. The majority of time is spent at the College Hill Library, with occasional collaborative programs and desk shifts at the Irving Street Library. The full salary range for this position is stated above. Starting wages are negotiable and dependent on the qualifications and experience of each individual candidate. The City of Westminster offers a bonus of up to $1,500 per year depending on the employee's fluency in Spanish, Hmong, and/or Laotian. CANDIDATE QUALIFICATIONS Education, Experience, Skills, Formal Training, Licenses, and Certifications Required: • Graduation from an accredited, four-year college • Master's Degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent by December 31, 2020 • Previous experience providing services and/or programs for teen and/or adult customers Preferred: • Previous library experience in a professional level position in public services • Spanish language skills Any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, which would provide the required knowledge and skills, may be considered. HOW TO APPLY A City of Westminster online employment application is required for this position and is due by 8:30 a.m., on the closing date. Apply online at: www.cityofwestminster.us/jobs

The Community

Centrally located between Denver and Boulder, Colorado, on the US Highway 36 high-tech corridor, Westminster is a beautiful city designed for an exceptional quality of life. The community is a nationally recognized community with a reputation for innovation and progressive management in local government. Over 113,000 residents enjoy superb recreation amenities, beautiful neighborhoods, numerous entertainment and shopping opportunities. Westminster is 80% developed and maintains a goal to preserve 15% (3,300 acres) of its land area for natural open space.

HR Info

Human Resources

303-658-2150

jobs@cityofwestminster.us