Branch Supervisor, Davies Library

arapahoelibraries; Deer Trail (CO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arapahoe Libraries is seeking a Branch Supervisor to lead daily operations at Davies Library in Deer Trail, Colorado. The role focuses on supporting staff, delivering welcoming experiences, and serving the community through thoughtful leadership and collaboration with local partners.

The supervisor will balance operations, staff growth, customer relations, and district priorities while ensuring excellent service and fostering a culture of equity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Two years of similar or related experience in library service or customer service.
• 0-2 years of supervisory experience.
• Experience teaching, training, or mentoring others.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to demonstrate practical leadership, problem solving, adaptability, coaching, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to keep confidential information.
• Ability to travel between facilities.
• Ability to work varying shifts, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative.
• Ability to prioritize and delegate tasks.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools (Word, Excel, Outlook), Edge, and Teams; willingness to learn new technologies.
• Curiosity in library technology and online resources; ability to learn alongside patrons.
• Ability to communicate new ideas, products, and services positively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily library operations and allocate resources to support efficient branch operations.
• Troubleshoot facility and equipment concerns; coordinate with other departments as needed.
• Create staff schedules ensuring appropriate coverage and service quality.
• Provide direct patron assistance and support collection maintenance as needed.
• Maintain relationships with local partners (e.g., Deer Trail School).
• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop employees.
• Monitor performance, coach, and support professional growth.
• Manage scheduling, timekeeping, assignments, and department operations.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Customer service mindset

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Confidential information handling

Travel between facilities

Evenings and weekends availability

Team supervision

Coaching and mentoring

Adaptability

Curiosity about technology resources

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Edge

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Branch Supervisor, Davies Library

Connecting Communities Through Leadership

Are you a people-focused leader who enjoys helping employees thrive while creating exceptional experiences for the community? Do you enjoy work that balances team leadership, daily operations, problem-solving, and public service in an environment where every day brings something new?

Arapahoe Libraries is seeking a Branch Supervisor to lead daily operations at Davies Library, support and develop staff, and create positive experiences for our community. You'll help foster a welcoming, community-centered library where employees are supported, and patrons feel connected.

About the Role

Located in Deer Trail, Davies Library serves a small, rural community. The library shares space with the local school, creating a unique environment that requires thoughtful leadership, strong relationship-building, and an understanding of multiple service needs.

The Branch Supervisor leads the day-to-day operations of the library while supporting employees, fostering a positive workplace culture, and ensuring excellent service for the community. This role balances operational oversight, staff development, community engagement, and customer relations while helping advance district priorities and library goals.

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• 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.
• Maintains a relationship with the Deer Trail School to support building and school community needs.

Supervision and Leadership

• Recruit, interview, hire, train, and develop employees.
• Monitor performance, provide coaching and feedback, and support professional growth.
• Manage scheduling, timekeeping, assignments, priorities, and department operations.
• 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.

Customer Relations

• Build positive relationships with staff, patrons, and community members.
• Resolve concerns by researching issues, evaluating options, and identifying solutions.
• Support outreach and relationship-building efforts that strengthen community connections.

Projects and Organizational Contributions

• Participate in project teams and cross-functional initiatives.
• Contribute to district work as a team member or project manager.
• May lead district trainings and support broader organizational priorities.

What You'll Bring

• People-first leadership: You enjoy helping employees succeed through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and support.
• Community connection: You understand the importance of building relationships, strengthening connections, and helping the library grow as a trusted and valued community resource.
• Operational confidence: You can balance multiple priorities, make informed decisions, and keep daily operations running smoothly.
• Growth mindset: You embrace new ideas, support evolving services, and look for opportunities to expand programs, resources, and meaningful community engagement.
• Adaptability and initiative: You embrace change, take ownership of challenges, and look for opportunities to improve service and processes.
• Customer service mindset: You are committed to creating welcoming experiences and building positive relationships with people from all backgrounds.
• Equity-Focused Perspective: You promote inclusivity, embrace diverse perspectives, and prioritize fairness while helping create a culture of respect, belonging, and access for all.
• Alignment to ALD Core Values: You value collaboration, equity, innovation, open communication, continuous learning, and constructive problem-solving.

Qualifications

Required

• Two years of similar or related experience, such as library service or customer service.
• 0-2 years of 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 keep confidential information.
• 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.
• Intermediate technology skills for Microsoft 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook), Microsoft Edge, and Microsoft Teams, with the ability to learn and apply new technologies.
• Ability to demonstrate curiosity in the technological and online resources the library provides and learn alongside patrons.
• Ability to communicate new ideas, products, and services in a positive and engaging manner.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for an environment of constant change.
• Ability to work with people of all ages and diverse backgrounds.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children and teens.
• One year of library experience.

Who We Are

At Arapahoe Libraries, we are a forward-thinking, inclusive organization committed to enriching lives and strengthening our community. Guided by our core values-collaboration, equity, and innovation-we believe in the power of curiosity and lifelong learning. Our motto, "Let's Find Out," reflects our spirit of exploration and shared discovery.

Let's Find Out Together

The Branch Supervisor helps shape the experience of employees, students, patrons, and community members every day at Davies Library. This is an opportunity to support a library that serves a unique role within its community while helping expand programs, services, and meaningful connections. If you're energized by developing people, building relationships, guiding growth, and serving your community through thoughtful leadership, we encourage you to apply.