New Lenox Public Library is looking for two (2) creative, enthusiastic, and technology-minded team players to join the Studio team. Opportunities abound in this hands-on position that facilitates patron-focused services and programs to our growing community. Our newly renovated Studio space welcomes over 1,000 visitors per month! If you enjoy collaboration and are passionate about helping others, this position is for you.
How You'll Contribute:
The Studio Specialists are responsible for:
- Supporting the successful day-to-day operation of The Studio
- Providing assistance in The Studio's Workshop and Digital Media Lab areas
- Maintaining an atmosphere conducive to connecting, creating and exploring
- Providing tours of The Studio as requested
- Providing training on technology available in The Studio, including individual instruction, group classes, and events
- Monitoring and helping maintain The Studio equipment, software, and supplies, and reporting any issues to the Studio Manager
- Assisting with training documentation including procedure manuals and guidelines for The Studio equipment and activities as needed
- Assisting in the ongoing development and improvement of The Studio
- Coordinating programming and outreach for The Studio
- Assisting library patrons online and in person by finding materials, answering questions, providing technical help and facilitating the use of The Studio
- Performing other duties as assigned
Requirements include:
- High school diploma or LTA Certificate
- Experience working in a public library, makerspace, or digital media lab preferred
- Strong experience with at least one of the following: maker technology, digital creative processes, or personal media archiving, with ability to learn the others:
- Experience with or ability to learn maker technologies and equipment and other no, low, or high technologies
- Experience with or ability to learn digital media creation and editing tools
- Experience with or ability to learn basic digitization and conversion processes
- Ability to teach complicated topics to different skill levels
- Ability to patiently and respectfully instruct and guide users of all skill levels, backgrounds, and ages
- Learns new technology and adapt to emerging technology quickly
- Troubleshoots computers and other equipment and isolate problems
- Knowledge of related online resources offered, such as Creativebug, Craftsy, and Linkedin Learning
What we offer:
- Salary: $20.00 per hour
- 11 paid holidays
- 8 vacation days
- 12 sick days
- Additional paid leave time accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 40 hours worked
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
These (2) part-time, non-exempt positions are scheduled for 20 hours per week and will report to the Studio Manager.
The New Lenox Public Library District enhances the quality of life in our community by fostering lifelong discovery, education, and opportunity. The library serves a population of approximately 41,000 residents. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.