• Job Description

  Req#: R0069137

  About Our Job

  The Denver Public Library (DPL) is a growing urban library system that serves the residents of the City & County of Denver. DPL sees more than 4 million visitors every year across its 27 locations, serves Denver’s most vulnerable communities through outreach and mobile services, hosts thousands of programs a year and manages a collection of more than 1.4 million physical and digital materials. We believe a strong library is vital for a strong community. DPL is committed to serving the evolving needs of Denverites through inspired programming, diverse collections, culturally-representative spaces, and equitable policies & procedures.

  For more information, go to denverlibrary.org . Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.

  As a Library Programming Associate for the Blair Caldwell Branch, you will create positive experiences for library customers by providing programming and outreach designed to educate and promote library usage to a wide variety of audiences. Provide superior trauma-informed customer service while demonstrating integrity and commitment to innovation, efficiency, and stewardship. Collaborate with colleagues to ensure high-quality customer service, programming, community engagement, and outreach. Plan, design, implement, and evaluate programs and events on a regular basis. Build and maintain community partnerships. Communicate effectively about issues and initiatives with customers, staff, and administration. Participate in relevant library committee work by leading meetings or contributing as a member. Provide storytimes and early learning programming. Work closely with the branch senior librarian and provide backup and support for programming planned and hosted by the library when needed. Support other library functions as needed.

  Your primary location will be the Blair Caldwell Library Branch, however, DPL reserves the right to reassign locations based upon operational and/or staffing needs at any given time.

  About Our Branch

  The Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library Branch is located near downtown and provides a variety of services to the community. Highlighting the history of African Americans in the West, Blair-Caldwell is a valued community resource and serves a diverse population. The three floors of this library provide visitors with a unique cultural experience, allowing all to learn about and celebrate the Five Points community.

  Our ideal candidate has:

  • Excellent customer service skills.

  • Ability to translate demographic and other information in order to understand the surrounding community.

  • Demonstrate a commitment to developing and maintaining a welcoming environment for young people, including babies, toddlers, preschoolers, grade schoolers, and teens.

  • Knowledge and experience with developing and presenting storytimes for young children as well as adult programming.

  • Skill in using, and assisting customers, with technology.

  • Ability to thrive working in an environment with constant public contact with people from all backgrounds and age groups.

  • Ability to demonstrate positive attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, cultural sensitivity and a sense of humor in working with customers, coworkers and community.

  • Ability to creatively solve problems, negotiate and handle stressful situations in a positive manner.

  • Knowledge of presenting and providing library services to customers with varying levels of experience and knowledge.

  • Ability to create and maintain positive relationships with customers, staff and the community.

  • Knowledge of programming.

  • Skill in presenting information to a diverse range of ages and cultures, individually and in groups.

  • Skill in choosing appropriate materials for programming and outreach.

  • Ability to listen to and evaluate community needs and design responsive services and programming, including the ability to facilitate group conversations.

  • Ability to relate to the needs of customers of all ages and skill levels.

  MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
  Education requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Library Science or a related field.
  Experience Requirement: None
  Education/Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

  A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
  License/Certifications: None

  Please submit your resume and application by 9/20/2024 deadline in order to be considered for this role.

  About Everything Else

  Job Profile

  LQ2397 Library Program Associate

  To view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.

  Position Type

  Unlimited

  Library Hiring Range

  $22.76 - $28.45

  Starting Pay

  $22.76 - $28.45

  Agency

  Denver Public Library

  Assessment Requirement

  The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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• About the company

  Denver, officially the City and County of Denver, is the capital and most populous municipality of the US state of Colorado.

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