About Our Job

The Denver Public Library (DPL) isnt just a place to borrow books; its a vibrant essential hub for our diverse city. As a growing urban library system with 28 locations and over 4 million annual visitors were deeply woven into the fabric of Denver.

Join a team where your values align with your work. At the Denver Public Library were not just serving our community; were building a culture guided by values that empower both our staff and the public.

• Welcoming: We make our resources services and expertise accessible for all recognize the inherent dignity in each person and provide safe places where everyone can be themselves.

• Curiosity: We foster a culture of exploration innovation and forward thinking by creating environments that support learning and growth.

• Connection: We are neighbors. We foster relationships listen and act to build and strengthen our community. We bring people together to share information ideas and experiences.

• Equity: We work to change inequitable practices structures and policies and attitudes that drive them to provide opportunities for every person in our community to thrive. As we do so we actively examine our roles in perpetuating oppressive systems.

• Stewardship: We are accountable to our community using our resources responsibly. We lead with honesty and integrity protect privacy and preserve and share the full history of our Denver community.

If youre passionate about service community engagement and creating positive change we invite you to explore career opportunities with us. Come join a team that believes in the power of knowledge connection and equity.

A Note About Benefits

This on-call position does not offer City & County of Denver Benefits except for access to Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year legal assistance financial counseling discounted recreation center passes).

About Our Department

Plaza is Denver Public Librarys programming for immigrants and newcomers to Denver. It creates inclusive spaces for people from all over the world to connect with resources and meet new people. Participants come to practice a language prepare for citizenship pursue their goals and create their future.

About Our Position

Activities Leaders facilitate activities that engage immigrant and refugee communities. They lead a variety of small group work including English conversation practice citizenship preparation arts and crafts for children and general daily life topics geared towards self-sufficiency.

What You Would Bring

• Knowledge of the needs of immigrant populations.

• Skill in observing and responding to changing community trends.

• Ability to improvise and apply creative solutions as part of a collaborative team effort.

• Ability to support a variety of activities as requested.

• Ability to engage in a multilingual environment.

• Ability to assist with program set up and clean up.

• Clear and culturally sensitive communication.

• Ability to demonstrate positive attitude excellent interpersonal skills and cultural awareness in working with customers coworkers volunteers and community.

• Ability to use workplace technology including email internet and automated software.

• Strong time management skills to fulfill communication responsibilities.

• A desire to work with intergenerational groups in a multilingual environment.

• The ability to facilitate programming in-person.

English learners are encouraged to apply.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A high school diploma or equivalency.

• One year of experience working in an organized program

Substitutions:

• One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post-high school education.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency in a language other than English (strongly preferred)

Dont let a checklist hold you back! Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups often self-select out if they dont meet every qualification. If youre reading this and feel a true passion for making an impact we wholeheartedly encourage you to apply as an equal combination of education and experience will be considered for all applicants. Your excitement for this work matters just as much as your resume.

Work Environment & Location

The Denver Public Librarys branches are the arms to the communityeach a unique reflection of the dynamic diverse communities we serve. At DPL we pride ourselves on showing up and providing support whenever there is a need. While you may be hired for a specific location please know that we are hiring with the expectation that at any time you may be required to work at any one of our branches based on operational needs. This allows our staff to experience the full breadth of Denvers communities and ensures we consistently deliver the highest level of service across our branches.

This position usually does not exceed 10 hours per week and the location and times will be determined by the needs of programming schedules. All Plaza staff work at multiple locations. Most shifts are 2-4 hours in -person work is required - this is not a remote position. Weekday shifts are 5-8 p.m. Saturday shifts are 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. or 2-5 p.m. and applicants will need to work at least 2 weekly shifts within this schedule to be selected.

Current branch locations: Green Valley Ranch Montbello Virginia Village Rodolfo Corky Gonzales Ross-Phyllis Bigpond Lena Archuleta Westwood Athmar Park Hadley.

DPL employees may be redeployed to work in other locations or capacities to support The schedule will be determined by the needs of the department and will include evening and weekend hours.

Although the full salary range for this position is provided starting salary is typically made at or near the range minimum. The City and County of Denver benefit package will be offered.

Application & Additional Info

Ensure that the Work Experience section of the application is complete and contains all relevant work experience related to the position that you are applying for. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately. Job postings will close at 12AM on the posted ending date. If interested in this opportunity please apply as soon as possible.

Offer of employment contingent upon successful completion of criminal history and employment verification

All Denver Public Library employees must apply through their internal profile.

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About Everything Else

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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.

It is your right to access oral or written language assistance sign language interpretation real-time captioning via CART or disability-related accommodations. To request any of these services at no cost to you please contact with three business days notice.

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