Job Description
Position: Makerspace Specialist
Supervisor: Adult Services Manager; cooperates closely with Youth Services Manager, Outreach & Bookmobile Services Manager, and Director of IT.
Salary: $33,841 (Bachelor’s Degree) - $40,694 (Master’s Degree)
Schedule: 37.5 hours per week, including evenings and Saturdays as needed
Benefits: Insurance (health, dental, short-term disability, and long-term disability); pension contribution; vacation, sick, optional deferred compensation and flexible medical reimbursement plan.
Dates: Deadline for applications: Open until filled; apply by September 4, 2018 for first consideration
Interview anticipated: Week of September 10, 2018
Decision anticipated by September 14, 2018
Starting date: ASAP
Application: Please fill out an employment application at http://www.rhpl.org/jobs and attach a cover letter, resume and responses to questions at the end of this posting.
Primary Job Duties:
- Works closely with Adult, Youth, and Outreach Services to develop and maintain Maker- and STEAM-related programming for patrons of all ages.
- Develops and implements new and emerging technology, services, and projects for the makerspace.
- Operates and maintains makerspace hardware (3D printers, laser engraver, and other equipment).
- Develops a training plan for staff on relevant equipment; informs staff of updates or changes to equipment or procedure.
- Provides technology instruction to patrons and staff, including e-reader and tablet use, and the use of electronic resources, including databases, ebooks, e-audiobooks, downloadable music, downloadable magazines, and streaming media, one-on-one and in a group setting.
- Assists patrons with the use of makerspace equipment.
- Demonstrates technology outside of the library at community events
- Responsible for connectivity, maintenance, and use statistics for electronic resources.
- May serve as a backup on a public service desk.
- Participates in relevant committees.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- The desire to meet the public and serve patrons of all ages
- Robust computer and technology skills
- Familiarity with makerspaces
- Inspired to provide exceptional customer service
- Artistic proficiency and creative mindset
- Ability to work independently with little supervision
- Skill in planning and presenting appropriate programs for young children, teens, and adults
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- High level of energy and self-motivation to create new services and programs
- Willingness to maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends to implement programming
Desired Characteristics
- Masters in Library Science coursework
- STEAM education background
- Experience working in a public library
- Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries
- Knowledge of coding, CAD, and Adobe suite
- Grant writing experience
- This list of the desired characteristics is not an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications; and is only intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements of this position.
Please respond to the following questions and include those responses with your resume and RHPL application.
- Why do you want to work in a public library?
- What is your customer service philosophy?
- What new equipment or services would you add to our makerspace?
- In a field of strong candidates, what makes you stand out?
The Community
The Rochester Hills Public Library provides lifelong learning opportunities, instills a love of reading, and offers equal access to information. The library serves as a community town square, where over 45,000 monthly visitors enjoy innovative ways to learn and socialize through a variety of programs including Sunday concerts, a summer reading challenge, parent-child workshops, and weekly lectures. The library’s expansive and user-friendly database system allows its 70,000 card holders access to eBooks, movies, and music downloads, language and genealogy services, and consumer reports from the comfort of their own home at no cost. Find more information on Rochester Hills Public Library’s unique offerings at rhpl.org.