The Denver Public Library (DPL) isn't just a place to borrow books; it's a vibrant, essential hub for our diverse city. As a growing urban library system with 28 locations and over 4 million annual visitors, we're deeply woven into the fabric of Denver.
Join a team where your values align with your work. At the Denver Public Library, we're not just serving our community; we're building a culture guided by values that empower both our staff and the public.Â
Welcoming:Â We make our resources, services, and expertise accessible for all, recognize the inherent dignity in each person, and provide safe places where everyone can be themselves.
Curiosity: We foster a culture of exploration, innovation, and forward thinking by creating environments that support learning and growth.
Connection: We are neighbors. We foster relationships, listen and act to build and strengthen our community. We bring people together to share information, ideas, and experiences.
Equity: We work to change inequitable practices, structures and policies, and attitudes that drive them, to provide opportunities for every person in our community to thrive. As we do so, we actively examine our roles in perpetuating oppressive systems.
Stewardship: We are accountable to our community, using our resources responsibly. We lead with honesty and integrity, protect privacy and preserve and share the full history of our Denver community.
If you're passionate about service, community engagement, and creating positive change, we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Come join a team that believes in the power of knowledge, connection, and equity.
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:âŻÂ
Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision InsuranceâŻÂ
Pension Plan for Life (employee contributes 8.45%, employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement PlanâŻÂ
PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year), 4 paid wellness days, and 12 paid holidays
CARE Bank, Family Leave BenefitsâŻÂ
Enhanced Work/Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year, legal assistance, financial counseling, discounted recreation center passes), Employee Volunteer Program
Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development ResourcesâŻÂ
EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)âŻ
For more information please visit our website.
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The Ford-Warren Branch Library is a medium-sized branch located in the historic Whittier neighborhoodâone of Denverâs oldest African American communities. We serve a deeply rooted, multigenerational community alongside a growing number of young families, all of whom rely on the library as a consistent and welcoming space. The library is a block away from McAuliffe Manual/Manual High School, with a significant number of youth who spend time in the library after school. The ideal candidate is a supervisor who is not only comfortable working with young people but also genuinely skilled at building relationships with neighborhood youth, with success in this role depending on their ability to engage teens in a positive, respectful, and consistent way while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all. The library prides itself on strong customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and forming meaningful daily connections with our community. The ideal candidate will bring those same values, with a particular strength in youth engagement and community presence.
DPL is hiring a Branch Supervisor for the Ford Warren Branch. We are seeking a dedicated Branch Supervisor to lead our library team in providing inclusive, high-quality service to a diverse community. In this role, you will oversee daily operations to include budgeting, staff scheduling, and facility maintenance, while fostering a welcoming environment for patrons of all ages. Our ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can recruit and coach an equitable team, manage complex technology, and handle stressful situations with trauma-informed care. You will be responsible for implementing creative programming, interpreting library policies, and ensuring the branch remains a safe, innovative space through effective problem-solving and community engagement. This position requires a flexible professional committed to organizational goals and capable of balancing multiple priorities, including some evening and weekend shifts.Â
Our ideal candidate has:
Experience in presenting and providing library services to customers of varying levels of knowledge and experience.Â
Knowledge of popular materials and resources for all ages and of current trends in library programming.Â
Skills in providing programming, reference, and advisory services to all ages.
Skill in providing strong, dedicated, inclusive, and compassionate leadership.
Ability to demonstrate excellent interpersonal and trauma-informed skills, positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, and sense of humor in working with customers of all ages and backgrounds, coworkers, and the community.Â
Ability to creatively problem-solve, negotiate, and positively handle stressful situations.
Ability to recruit, train, connect, motivate, and retain an equitably diverse team that is reflective of the community.
Ability to use extensive workplace and other technology, including email, internet, databases, eMedia, social media, and other software, with ability to work in a virtual environment.
Ability to handle multiple responsibilities, prioritize and set boundaries.
Ability to demonstrate innovation and flexibility.
Ability to work extended hours, including some nights and weekends.
Ability to evaluate staff, set goals, and priorities to help staff reach a targeted outcome.
Ability to support organizational goals to maintain morale, to coach staff, and implement progressive discipline if necessary.Â
Ability to steward all branch activities through scheduling and assigning work to ensure branch service needs are met.
Ability to keep track of the branch budget in alignment with library strategic objectives and values.
Ability to calmly listen and respond to customers' complaints and emergency situations.
Ability to interpret and communicate library policies to staff and customers.
Ability to coordinate and implement emergency preparedness standards to ensure a welcoming environment for customers and staff at the branch location.
Ability to oversee building and grounds maintenance to ensure a welcoming environment for customers and staff at the branch location.
A demonstrated commitment to developing and maintaining a welcoming environment for young people, including babies, toddlers, preschoolers, grade schoolers, and teens by building relationships, engaging teens in a positive, respectful, and consistent way, while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all.
Masterâs Degree in Library Science.
Three (3) years of supervisory experience in a retail or public service operational setting, or three (3) years of professional library experience.
The Denver Public Library's branches are the arms to the communityâeach a unique reflection of the dynamic, diverse communities we serve. At DPL, we pride ourselves on showing up and providing support whenever there is a need. While you may be hired for a specific location, please know that we are hiring with the expectation that at any time, you may be required to work at any one of our branches based on operational needs. This allows our staff to experience the full breadth of Denver's communities and ensures we consistently deliver the highest level of service across our branches.
DPL employees may be redeployed to work in other locations or capacities to support core functions of the library system during branch closures or other emergencies.Â
Ensure that the 'Work Experience" section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Job postings will close at 12AM on the posted ending date. If interested in this oppor
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