The City of Louisville is seeking a knowledgeable, enthusiastic and experienced Director of Cultural Services to lead our Public Library and other cultural services divisions.
This is a Department Director-level position reporting directly to the Deputy City Manager. The Director of Cultural Services has the principal responsibility of planning, coordinating, and leading overall operations at the Louisville Public Library, Cultural Arts, Special Events, and the Historical Museum. This includes oversight of the Library and Museum’s full-service programs, services, and collections; public art programs; and community-wide special events including the City's 4th of July celebrations and Labor Day Parade.
The Director of Cultural Services develops the vision for the Library, Museum, Arts & Events in accordance with the City goals. The Director leads the Department by providing strategic vision, operational excellence, and a commitment to community enrichment. This role ensures the Library and Museum programs as well as cultural and special events programs include innovative programs and ensures a welcoming and inclusive environment for all. As a senior leader, the Director cultivates collaboration among city departments, community stakeholders, and advisory boards to align services with community needs and City Council objectives.
This role is part of an executive leadership team that is accountable, respectful, professional and eager to model these City values to the organization. Work involves the exercise of considerable judgment, latitude, and independence in decision-making within established policies and guidelines. Work performed is reviewed by the Deputy City Manager through conferences, reports, observation, and for results obtained.
Examples of Duties:
Guide the Cultural Services Department in meeting its vision, mission, and strategic goals
Develop long-range strategic plans and annual work plans; oversee plan implementation in conjunction with the City Council, City Manager, Library Board of Trustees, Historical Museum Advisory Board, Cultural Advisory Board, and Cultural Services staff
Plan, coordinate, and direct the programs, activities and systems of the City’s Library and Museum; develop and implement operational policies and procedures
Oversees staff for cultural arts, public art, and special events and direct policies and procedures for these areas
Review administrative procedures and controls used in operations
Propose and implement operational changes needed to improve operations
Work with staff and the City Manager to encourage library use and deliver services to the Town of Superior residents in accordance with the Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Louisville and Town of Superior
Develop programs and services to meet community needs and plan for efficient and economical use of staff, facilities, equipment, and materials
Provide a viable mix of inclusive and accessible cultural services for residents of all ages and diversified needs
Respond to and resolve complex citizen inquiries and issues
Develop departmental budget requests and administer approved budget
Oversee Library collection development goals and activities to determine priorities
Serve as staff liaison to the Library Board, prepare agendas, attend meetings, and seek the Board’s input and recommendations related to Library services and related matters
Maintain appropriate budgetary controls and direct the preparation of required financial and activity reports
Represent the Library, Museum, cultural arts, and special events in the community and at professional meetings as required
Coordinate activities and program opportunities with the Louisville Public Library Foundation and History Foundation
Support strategies and efforts to augment the Library’s collections and programs
Select, develop, supervise, and evaluate the performance of professional, technical, and administrative employees
Assign work priorities and monitor progress
Promote and sustain a work environment that reflects the City of Louisville's organizational values as well as standards of customer service and teamwork
Prepare and present information on work programs, projects, and other matters to the City Manager, City Council, Library Board of Trustees, Historical Museum Advisory Board, Cultural Advisory Board, Superior Board of Trustees, other boards and commissions, and agencies
Participate in community collaborations that promote lifelong learning, a sense of belonging, and other beneficial goals
Monitor facility maintenance and custodial services, address safety concerns, and plan for preventive maintenance
Coordinate building repairs and maintenance activities with Public Works staff
Maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public
Collaborate with City staff to provide shared services and programs
Participate in resource-sharing projects, including the Marmot Library Consortium and the state-wide Prospector system; develop cooperative relationships and partnerships with other libraries throughout the State of Colorado
Provide leadership in the work of professional library, museum, and event planning associations
Regular and predictable attendance required
Other duties as required
About the Community:
Established in 1878, Louisville’s history is rooted in mining and agriculture. Over the years, the city has grown into a vibrant, thriving, and innovative community with a high standard of living. Nestled along Colorado’s Front Range, Louisville is located in Boulder County, just nine miles east of Boulder and about 22 miles northeast of Denver. Nearly 70% of Louisville residents possess a college degree, and the community is continuously ranked amongst the best places in the country to live and raise a family. With approximately 1,900 acres of open space, 28 parks, and more than 32 miles of interconnecting trails for biking and hiking, Louisville residents enjoy a myriad of opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of Northern Colorado. In addition to abundant recreational opportunities, Louisville residents also have convenient access to arts and culture amenities, excellent dining and shopping destinations, and the state’s third-highest ranked school district. In the City’s 2024 Resident Survey, 93% of survey respondents rated Louisville as an excellent or good place to live, outscoring national and Front Range comparison communities. Louisville’s authentic Main Street contributes to the city’s small-town feel and hosts outdoor dining, craft breweries, galleries, boutiques, a state-of-the-art library, and more. World-class medical care includes the Avista Adventist Hospital in Louisville, the Boulder Medical Center, and several hospitals in Denver, including Children’s Hospital Colorado and the Anschutz Medical Campus. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) transit system connects the city to the region. The city’s proximity to the University of Colorado and the Colorado School of Mines, as well as several national laboratories including NOAA, NIST, and NCAR, has helped foster a robust high-tech business and manufacturing presence in Louisville’s Colorado Tech Center, a master-planned business park. As Money magazine noted, “Add in dry, clear weather, little crime, good health care, low taxes, and Louisville is pretty tough to beat.”
External Job Ad
https://www.louisvilleco.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/44220/638743537131022066
Website
https://www.louisville-library.org/
Human Resources / Job Listings
https://www.louisvilleco.gov/local-government/government/departments/human-resources
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