About Our Job

The Denver Public Library (DPL) isn't just a place to borrow books; it's a vibrant, essential hub for our diverse city. As a growing urban library system with 28 locations and over 4 million annual visitors, we're deeply woven into the fabric of Denver.

Join a team where your values align with your work. At the Denver Public Library, we're not just serving our community; we're 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 you're 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.

Unrivaled Benefits

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:  

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance  

• Pension Plan for Life (employee contributes 8.45%, employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan  

• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year), 4 paid wellness days, and 12 paid holidays

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits  

• Enhanced Work/Life Balance: Employee Assistance Program (6 counseling sessions per year, legal assistance, financial counseling, discounted recreation center passes), Employee Volunteer Program

• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources  

• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides) 

• For more information please visit our website.

About Our Branch

The Ford-Warren Branch Library is a medium-sized branch located in the historic Whittier neighborhood—one of Denver’s oldest African American communities. We serve a deeply rooted, multigenerational community alongside a growing number of young families, all of whom rely on the library as a consistent and welcoming space. The library is a block away from McAuliffe Manual/Manual High School, with a significant number of youth who spend time in the library after school. The ideal candidate is a supervisor who is not only comfortable working with young people but also genuinely skilled at building relationships with neighborhood youth, with success in this role depending on their ability to engage teens in a positive, respectful, and consistent way while maintaining a safe and inclusive environment for all. The library prides itself on strong customer service, creating a welcoming atmosphere, and forming meaningful daily connections with our community. The ideal candidate will bring those same values, with a particular strength in youth engagement and community presence.

About Our Position

DPL is hiring a Branch Supervisor for the Ford Warren Branch. We are seeking a dedicated Branch Supervisor to lead our library team in providing inclusive, high-quality service to a diverse community. In this role, you will oversee daily operations to include budgeting, staff scheduling, and facility maintenance, while fostering a welcoming environment for patrons of all ages. Our ideal candidate is a proactive leader who can recruit and coach an equitable team, manage complex technology, and handle stressful