Deputy Library Director: Strategic Leader & Programs

Library Jobline; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401A Retirement Plan(10.2% City, 8% Em

Life Insurance (One year's salary up

Tuition Assistance(up to$5000per year

Employee Assistance Program(free couns

Short and Long-Term Disability

Deferred Compensation and Roth Options

Voluntary Life Insurance/AD&D

Identity Theft Program

Recreation Center Pass

Wellness Punch Card (100 punches per …

Job summary

The Lafayette Public Library, a unit of the City of Lafayette’s Community Services Department, seeks a Deputy Library Director to lead daily operations, coordinate programs, and ensure exceptional service to a diverse community.

You will supervise staff and volunteers, align with facilities and city teams, guide budgeting and planning, mentor managers, and drive data-informed improvements in library programs and operations in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized with ability to balance multiple library operations
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Spanish language skills encouraged

Responsibilities

• Supervises employees and volunteers delivering library services.
• Coordinates facilities maintenance and public inquiries.
• Leads public service and reference activities.
• Aids in policy development and reporting; drafts and coordinates minutes and memos.
• Oversees capital projects and facility planning.
• Mentors managers and staff to build high-performing teams.
• Drives strategic planning and program coordination across the library.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Strategic planning

Budget management

Data-driven decisions

Job description

The Lafayette Public Library, a unit of the City of Lafayette’s Community Services Department, seeks a Deputy Library Director to lead daily operations, coordinate programs, and ensure exceptional service to a diverse community.

You will supervise staff and volunteers, align with facilities and city teams, guide budgeting and planning, mentor managers, and drive data-informed improvements in library programs and operations in a collaborative, inclusive environment.