Branch Leader: Elevate Library Service & Community

arapahoelibraries; Byers (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe Libraries in Byers, CO, seeks a Branch Supervisor to lead Kelver Library’s daily operations, develop staff, and strengthen community partnerships. This role balances operations, coaching, and outreach to ensure welcoming service and growth for the library and its neighbors.

Join a team dedicated to collaboration, equity, and innovation while guiding staff growth, fostering a positive culture, and delivering excellent service to diverse communities in a dynamic, evolving library system.

Qualifications

• Two years of similar or related experience, such as library service or customer service.
• 2-4 years of successful supervisory experience.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate effective leadership skills, including practical thinking, problem solving, adaptability, coaching, mentoring, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel between facilities.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work independently, be proactive, and show initiative.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily library operations by allocating resources, prioritizing work, sharing information, and making decisions that support efficient branch operations.
• Troubleshoot facility and equipment concerns and coordinate with other departments as needed.
• Create staff schedules that ensure appropriate coverage and excellent service.
• Provide direct patron assistance and support collection maintenance and materials handling as needed.
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop employees, monitor performance, and provide coaching and feedback.
• Foster collaboration, communication, team building, and adaptability.
• Support organizational initiatives and contribute to branch-level planning.
• Lead by example and work alongside staff to support excellent service.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Community engagement

Communication

Customer service

Strategic thinking

Adaptability

Equity focus

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS 365

Word

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Arapahoe Libraries in Byers, CO, seeks a Branch Supervisor to lead Kelver Library’s daily operations, develop staff, and strengthen community partnerships. This role balances operations, coaching, and outreach to ensure welcoming service and growth for the library and its neighbors.

Join a team dedicated to collaboration, equity, and innovation while guiding staff growth, fostering a positive culture, and delivering excellent service to diverse communities in a dynamic, evolving library system.