Job Announcement
Rochester Hills Public Library
Makerspace Specialist
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.