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DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES - Library Branch Manager

Location: USA - CO - Castle Rock

DOUGLAS COUNTY LIBRARIES invites applications for the position of: Library Branch Manager

Does the Idea of Managing a Community Library Within a Progressive Library District Inspire You?

Then Don’t Miss This Opportunity!

Douglas County Libraries is passionate about creating libraries that change lives, and shaping the future of libraries and librarianship. We value energy, drive and creativity that feed an entrepreneurial spirit. If you share our passion and are committed to making a difference in a fast-changing environment, Douglas County Libraries may be the right place for you!

We are looking for:

  • An ambassador and representative – the face of the library to the community.
  • A leader to help us define the future and align and inspire people to manifest our vision.
  • A remover of obstacles to the realization of big ideas.
  • A strategist to accomplish community and financial goals.
  • A team player who forges effective partnerships inside the organization and within the community.
  • A financial officer who masters our budget from concept to execution.

Required Qualifications:

  • An ALA Accredited MLS.
  • An impressive track record (5+ years) of relevant leadership and supervisory experience.

Additionally, you:

  • Are friendly and open to new people and new possibilities.
  • Love to teach and communicate in front of a crowd or one-on-one.
  • Take risks, lead through change, and thoughtfully disrupt the status quo.
  • Encourage risk-taking in others, strategically focusing momentum and enthusiasm.
  • Anticipate the needs of your stakeholders, seizing opportunities without losing focus on strategic objectives.
  • Are an active listener.
  • Will manage a staff of 65+ employees in the largest library in the District, the James H. LaRue Library and its “sister” library, Roxborough Library.

JOIN OUR TEAM as a Library Branch Manager at Douglas County Libraries. Previous Branch Managers at the James H. LaRue/Roxborough Libraries have progressed to upper level Executive positions.

This could be an exciting career-building opportunity for the right candidate.

We invite you to learn more about this career opportunity at http://douglascountylibraries.org/

Applications received by July 31, 2014 will be given first consideration.