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 Department

The Learning & Development (L&D) Department provides library staff and leadership with opportunities for continuous growth and development. We believe access to quality learning experiences is essential to empowering our staff, fostering a dynamic and inclusive organizational culture, supporting our strategic plan, and ultimately delivering exceptional service to our community.

As part of the Organizational Strategy & Development Subdivision, L&D leads initiatives that enhance leadership capacity, strengthen core competencies, and promote a culture of lifelong learning. Our team is collaborative, curious, and driven by a shared commitment to equity, innovation, and service.

About Our Position

The Learning & Development Manager oversees DPL’s learning and development strategy and leads a team of professionals responsible for designing, delivering, and evaluating learning initiatives across the organization.

This role is both strategic and hands-on—building the systems, relationships, and culture that promote continuous learning and leadership growth throughout the library. DPL’s learning and development team operates independently of the City’s organizational learning function; however, it is a responsibility of this role to build and maintain a strong relationship and understanding of resource sharing opportunities.

Key responsibilities include:

Develop and implement an agency-wide learning and development strategy aligned with organizational priorities.
Lead the design and delivery of core programs such as leadership development, onboarding, coaching, and team development.
Partner with library and City leaders to assess learning needs, close skill gaps, and evaluate program impact.
Oversee vendor partnerships, contracts, and budgets for training and professional development.
Supervise and develop L&D staff, providing coaching, feedback, and opportunities for growth.
Manage the department’s budget, forecast spending, and recommend adjustments as needed.
Foster a culture of curiosity, equity, and innovation through learning.

What You Would Bring

You are a forward-thinking learning professional who believes in the power of people development to strengthen organizations and communities. You are equally comfortable facilitating a leadership workshop, evaluating a program’s impact, or shaping a multi-year learning strategy.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

A strategic mindset with experience aligning learning programs to organizational goals.
Strong facilitation and instructional design skills, grounded in adult learning theory.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across all levels of an organization.
Experience managing budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships.
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects at one time
An understanding of change management principles and effective implementation planning
A passion for equity and inclusion in learning and leadership development.

Minimum Qualifications:

Three (3) years of professional level human resources experience at the type and level of functional or operational management, which must have included management of subordinate supervisors.

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:

Master’s degree or certificate in Instructional Design, Leadership Development, Learning & Talent Development, or a related field.
Experience leading organizational learning strategy or large-scale leadership programs.

Don't let a "checklist" hold you back! Research shows that women and other underrepresented and historically marginalized groups often self-select out if they don't meet every qualification. If you're 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.

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. All applicants must submit an online employment application by 11:59PM on the posted cut-off date.

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

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

Ready to learn more and see how you can contribute? Visit us at denverlibrary.org and connect with our community on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, and LinkedIn.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

LH3208 HR Learning and Development Manager

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Position Type

Unlimited

Library Hiring Range

$98,682.00 - $130,754.00

Target Pay

Agency

Denver Public Library

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

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.

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