City Librarian and Executive Director

Job Description

he award-winning Denver Public Library is looking for its next exceptional leader to advance the Library’s mission and work collaboratively with a vibrant, diverse, innovative, green and fast-growing City that is the epicenter of the Rocky Mountain West region. The Library Commission is excited to hear from top talent interested in bringing their experience and skills to the “Mile High City” and the Denver Public Library.

The Denver Public Library serves the residents of the City and County of Denver, Colorado with 27 locations and just over 800 employees. With a recently renovated Central Library, the nationally recognized Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library, four bookmobiles and locations throughout Denver, the Library provides innovative and responsive services to meet needs of its diverse community. As one of the fastest growing places in the nation, Denver boasts one of the strongest economies in the U.S., arts and food scenes that compete with larger cities worldwide, a healthy outdoor lifestyle, a progressive political climate, and a legendary 300 days of sunshine. 

Denver Public Library is an independent agency of the City and County of Denver. It is governed by an eight-member Library Commission appointed by the Mayor of Denver. The Commission sets policies, provides strategic direction, and oversees the budget, ensuring the library delivers excellent service to the community.

The City Librarian directs overall operations of the Denver Public Library, establishes a multi-year vision and strategic plan for the Library, optimizes resource allocations, and ensures the Library accomplishes annual goals and strategic initiatives.

The Library will offer an attractive and competitive salary, negotiable from $181,000, commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. In addition, the Library offers a robust benefits package including annual and personal leave, excellent medical, dental, and vision insurance choices, a well-run Denver Employees Retirement Plan pension benefit, life insurance, wellness support, and more. 

To learn more about the position, the Denver Public Library, and the community it serves, and how to apply, please consult the recruitment brochure at https://www.junegarcia.com/searches/denver-public-library

LocationDenver, Colorado

Compensation

$181,000 yearly

Application URL or Email

Apply online here

Submit specified application materials to [email protected].