Supervisor, Branch Smoky Hill Library

Title: SUPERVISOR, BRANCH

Location Smoky Hill Library, 5430 S Biscay Cir, Centennial, CO 80015

Reports to: Manager, Library, Davies, Kelver, and Smoky Hill

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Rate: $72,200-$90,200

**Please include a cover letter with your application.

Are you prepared to elevate your leadership skills and assume a pivotal role in shaping the success of Smoky Hill Library? As a Supervisor, you'll find yourself at the forefront of our mission, collaborating with passionate teams and contributing to the vibrant culture of our library district. 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. This is an exciting opportunity for someone with strong leadership experience in public libraries, experience growing community relationships, and a strong dedication to diversity and equity.

In this impactful role, you will oversee the daily operations of the branch, ensuring efficiency and quality service. You will inspire and develop your staff, providing them with training, mentoring, and feedback. As a Person in Charge (PIC), you will be one of the point people in critical situations, de-escalating and resolving concerns to ensure safety, while promoting positive relationships. Creative problem-solving is essential, and you will address daily operational challenges, and proactively communicate 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. Collaboration and innovation are key aspects of this role as you work closely with the library manager, branch co-supervisor, assistant supervisor, and librarians to identify and address the needs and interests of our patrons. You will build and maintain relationships with community groups, schools, and organizations to increase the library's outreach and visibility.

Smoky Hill Library is the busiest location in the Arapahoe Library District: in 2024, we welcomed over 380,000 patrons and circulated over 450,000 items. The library is a beloved community resource and meeting place, drawing visitors from across the Denver and Aurora metropolitan areas. We provide material, services, and programs for all ages and in three languages: English, Spanish, and Russian. Staff at this fast-paced library meet our patrons where they are and assist them in a variety of ways including basic technology, accessing digital and physical material, and life-long learning. Leading this team requires exceptional communication skills, deep collaboration, and being able to think on your feet and adapt quickly.

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 and community engagement are 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 travel across the district, work varying shifts, and handle confidential information.
• Intermediate technology skills for Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook) and familiarity with Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Teams and an ability to learn and apply new technologies.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact, thrive in a dynamic environment, and contribute to the success of Smoky Hill Library, apply today and become an integral part of our vibrant team!

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 accommodation 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.

Salary : $72,200 - $90,200