Branch Manager - Glenwood Springs

Job Description

Job Description

Are you a library professional who is passionate about developing people, strengthening communities, and advancing the mission of public libraries?

The Garfield County Public Library District (District) is seeking an emotionally intelligent and collaborative Branch Manager to lead the Glenwood Springs Branch Library, the busiest branch in our six-branch library system. This role is ideal for an experienced librarian who is ready to combine professional library expertise with strategic leadership, staff development, and community engagement.

As Branch Manager, you will oversee all branch operations while fostering a culture of trust, accountability, inclusion, and excellent public service. You will lead and mentor a talented team, support professional growth, guide the delivery of innovative library services, and ensure the branch remains responsive to the evolving needs of the community.

Beyond the walls of the library, you will serve as a visible ambassador for the District, cultivating partnerships with local organizations, schools, businesses, government agencies, and community groups. Through these relationships, you will help expand the library's impact and strengthen its role as a trusted community resource.

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in librarianship, a commitment to intellectual freedom, equitable access, a commitment to staff and patron safety, excellent operational and organizational skills, and the emotional intelligence needed to build and support high-performing teams and navigate complex situations with empathy and professionalism.

Salary and Benefits:

Salary range - actual placement dependent on experience and qualifications :

• Hiring salary range (MLIS): $77,568 - $85,519; full salary range: $77,568 – $98,999 ;
• Hiring salary range (non-MLIS): $72,030 - $79,413 ; full salary range: $72,030 – $91,930 ;

Benefits: Your salary is complemented by an attractive benefits package that includes 100% paid employee medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; life insurance; up to a 6% retirement match; short- and long-term disability; wellness reimbursement; a commuting stipend; employee assistance plan; paid holidays; and paid time off. Additionally, professional development opportunities and conference attendance are supported through our robust training budget.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Relevant bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of four (4) years of education and experience, and;
• Minimum of four (4) years of progressively responsible library experience, of which at least two (2) years should be in a lead, supervisory, or management capacity.

Additionally, the following is preferred:

• Master of Library Science degree (MLS), Master of Library Information Science (MLIS), or other relevant master's degree.

Who We Are:

The Garfield County Public Library District is a great place to work! Whether you're a paid full-time employee or volunteer, we seek individuals who share our commitment to providing outstanding customer service to all of our patrons in each of our six branches.

Mission : To connect our communities to a world of possibilities.

Vision : To be a trusted and valued resource to everyone in our communities.

Core Values : Community, Inclusivity, Trustworthiness, Accountability, and Service

Become a Part of a Community

In Garfield County, Colorado you'll enjoy both rugged alpine vistas and high desert Rocky Mountains. It is home to the world's largest mineral hot springs pool, vast wilderness, and famous hiking trails like Hanging Lake, a designated National Natural Landmark. You're only about an hour's drive from world-class skiing at Aspen and Vail, and most of the District's towns are located on I-70 with easy access to larger population centers.

We're Looking for Someone Who:

• Is a high-caliber individual who can lead with emotional intelligence (EQ). It's critical that the successful candidate can empathize with others and manage conflict with clarity and compassion.
• Empowers and trusts staff to carry out important tasks.
• Can maintain a personal commitment to providing exceptional public service.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Plans, manages, and oversees the daily functions, operations, and activities including all aspects of public library services for the Glenwood Springs Branch, including circulation, collection development, readers' advisory and reference services, events, programming, outreach, resource sharing, and facilities oversight. Collaborates with the centralized collection development team.
• Participates in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities for the Glenwood Springs Branch; recommends within District policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommends and administers policies and procedures.

Please read our job description for more information.

This position is open until filled. Preference given to applications received by June 30, 2026.

Criminal background checks are conducted before the hiring of all GCPLD staff. Criminal background checks are also conducted before accepting all adult volunteers.