Job Description
Garfield County Public Library District is seeking a Full-Time Assistant Branch Manager to help lead our New Castle branch. This onsite role is ideal for experienced public library professionals eager to foster inclusivity and trust, and who are ready to advance their career.
At Garfield County Libraries, our mission is to connect communities to a world of possibilities. We're committed to outstanding customer service and creating a positive, empowering work environment across our six branches. As Assistant Branch Manager in New Castle, you'll help lead that mission by overseeing daily operations, including circulation, scheduling, and staff training. You'll supervise the Library Page staff and foster a collaborative, inclusive atmosphere where both patrons and team members feel valued. Join our dedicated and passionate New Castle team in serving a vibrant, diverse community and making a meaningful impact every day.
Dedication to the ethics of librarianship and the District's core values of Community, Inclusivity, Trustworthiness, Accountability, and Service are key to success at GCPLD.
This is a full-time, exempt 40-hour-per-week position, primarily located in New Castle, CO.
Non-MLIS Degree Pay Range: $56,844 - $72,549/year; MLIS Degree Pay Range: $61,215 - $78,128/year.
Actual placement is dependent on experience and education. Candidates are typically hired closer to the beginning of the pay range.
We offer a robust menu of benefits including 100% premium paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee-only coverage; a generous contribution to family medical coverage; 100% premium paid short and long-term disability and life insurance; up to 6% employee contribution into a retirement savings plan; a wellness reimbursement plan; paid vacation, sick, and holiday time; and a stipend for Spanish proficiency.
Education and Experience Requirements:
- Relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of four (4) years of education and experience, and;
- At least 4 years of progressively responsible library experience
Additionally, the following is preferred:
- Master of Library Science degree (MLS), Master of Library Information Science degree (MLIS)
Connect with our team today!
So, what do you think? If you feel this is the right job for you, go ahead and apply! We look forward to meeting you! Please apply by April 30, 2025.
Criminal background checks are conducted before the hiring of all GCPLD staff. Criminal background checks are also conducted before accepting all adult volunteers.
For more information, or to apply now, you must go to the website below. Please DO NOT email your resume to us as we only accept applications through our website.
https://gcpld.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1479230-89234.html
Spanish proficiency
Supervisory experience
Benefits & Additional Compensation Info
Medical, Dental, Vision, false, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, Competitive Salary, Paid Time Off, Wellness reimbursement, Spanish stipend, retirement with employer match
The Community
The town of Carbondale is nestled in the heart of the Rocky Mountains at an altitude of 6,171 feet. World class ski resorts, including Aspen, Snowmass and Sunlight, are located within 45 miles of this charming community. Carbondale residents enjoy a lively arts and music community, great dining, community gatherings and a wide range of economic, social and philosophical viewpoints.
Denver, the Mile High City, is 170 miles to the east of Carbondale and offers a wide variety of entertainment & sporting events, restaurants, shopping and is home to Denver International Airport.
Garfield County encompasses a geographical area of almost 3,000 square miles of which approximately 60% is federal public lands, and the furthest towns are 60 miles apart from each other. The population density is 19 people per square mile.
Our communities are located in beautiful valleys surrounded by high mountain desert, snowy Rocky Mountains, and several amazing tributaries of the Colorado River. A big reason people choose to live in Garfield County is the abundance of outdoor activities, including biking, skiing, soaking in hot springs, fishing, camping, and more.
Links
External Job Ad
https://gcpld.isolvedhire.com/jobs/1479230-89234.html
HR Info
Kim Owens, Human Resources Manager
970-625-4270