Discover Your Future with the City and County of Denver
At the City and County of Denver, we offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and limitless opportunities for professional growth. When you join our team, you’ll be making a meaningful impact—not just for yourself, but for the community that benefits from your talent, dedication, and expertise.
🔹 Grow and thrive in a supportive and dynamic environment.
🔹 Be valued and respected for your contributions.
🔹 Find a place where you truly belong.
See yourself building a rewarding career with the City and County of Denver—where your work matters.
About the Denver Public Library (DPL)
The Denver Public Library (DPL) is a vibrant and expanding urban library system serving the City & County of Denver. With 27 locations welcoming over 4 million visitors annually, DPL provides vital resources, outreach, and mobile services to Denver’s diverse communities. Our library hosts thousands of programs each year and manages a collection of more than 1.4 million physical and digital materials.
At DPL, we believe that a strong library builds a strong community. We are dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of Denverites through innovative services, inclusive collections, culturally representative spaces, and equitable policies and procedures.
Join Our Team as a Library Program Associate
The Smiley Branch of DPL is seeking a Library Program Associate with a focus on outreach and community engagement. This position plays a key role in strengthening connections between the library and the community, developing dynamic programming, assisting customers, and identifying outreach opportunities. You’ll collaborate with the Branch Supervisor and Mobile Services to assess community needs and create meaningful partnerships.
About the Smiley Branch
Though small in size, Smiley Branch Library has a big impact on the Northwest Denver community. Following a recent renovation, it continues to offer exceptional service and engagement opportunities while maintaining its historic charm.
What You’ll Do
- Represent Smiley Branch and DPL to stakeholders and the community.
- Assist customers with inquiries, technology support, reader’s advisory, and access to library resources.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate engaging outreach programs.
- Identify and maintain strong, lasting partnerships with community organizations.
- Support library functions, including occasional public service desk coverage.
- Work in a physically active environment, including lifting items up to 75 lbs and maneuvering heavy carts.
What We’re Looking For
Our ideal candidate has:
✅ Exceptional customer service skills, with the ability to provide empathetic and equitable service.
✅ Experience working with youth and an understanding of positive youth development practices.
✅ Strong program development and evaluation skills.
✅ The ability to problem-solve, set boundaries, and handle stressful situations effectively.
✅ A collaborative mindset and the ability to engage with diverse communities.
✅ Spanish language proficiency (preferred).
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Library Science or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- One year of relevant experience may substitute for each required year of post-high school education.
Job Details
- Position Type: Part-time (hours vary based on outreach events).
- Salary Range: $23.33 – $29.16 per hour.
- Agency: Denver Public Library.
Be Part of Something Meaningful
At DPL, you’ll be joining a dynamic, community-driven organization where your work truly makes a difference. If you’re passionate about library outreach, community engagement, and building connections, we encourage you to apply!