Creative Studio Specialist

RAILS Libraries; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntley Area Public Library District in Huntley, IL is seeking a Creative Studio Specialist to maintain the Creative Studio, operate equipment, and assist visitors. This non-exempt, Grade 6 role reports to the Head of IT, with hourly pay from $17.00 to $20.00.

The position involves promoting studio use, troubleshooting equipment, and staying current with library technology. Bachelor’s degree preferred or two years of college or five years related experience; some evenings/weekends required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred or at least two years of college or five years of related experience in training and technology.
• Coursework in technology and training preferred.
• Some public service experience is highly desirable.
• Must be able to work some weekdays, evenings, weekends, and school holidays.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to patrons of diverse ages and abilities.
• Assist patrons with Creative Studio equipment.
• Assist patrons with creative project development.
• Maintain makerspace equipment and supplies.
• Promote the use of the Creative Studio and the Library.
• Troubleshoot equipment and technology.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of technology offered at the Library.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Windows OS

macOS

Android OS

iOS

Adobe CC

Customer service

Communication

Judgment

Teamwork

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

Two years college

Five years related experience

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

3D Printers

Laminators

Electronic Cutting Tools

Fabric Cutters

Digital Conversion Services

Job description

HuntleyAreaPublicLibraryDistrict Job Description

Position:CreativeStudioSpecialist

Status:Non-exempt

Grade:6Salaryrange $17.00 to $20.00 per hour

Reportsto:HeadofIT

Description: This position is responsible for maintaining the Creative Studio, operating Creative Studioequipment,completingadministrativetasks,assistingCreativeStudiovisitors,andexploring new technology equipment for the Creative Studio.

EssentialJobFunctions:

• Provideexcellentcustomerservicetopatronsofdiverseagesand abilities.
• AssistpatronswithCreativeStudioequipment.
• Assistpatronswithcreativeproject
• Maintainmakerspaceequipmentandsupplies
• PromotetheuseoftheCreativeStudioandthe Library.
• Troubleshootequipmentand technology.
• Maintainup-to-dateknowledgeoftechnologyofferedattheLibrary.
• Performsotherdutiesasassigned.

NecessaryKnowledge,Skills,and Abilities:

• KnowledgeinWindows,Mac,Android,andiOSoperatingsystemsandsoftware.
• Basicknowledgeorabilitytolearndesign/editingsoftwareincludingAdobeCreativeCloud.
• Aptitudewithcreative/makertechnologysoftwareandequipment.Includingbutnotlimitedto 3D Printers, Laminators, Tracing Table, Electronic Cutting Tools, Fabric Cutters, and Digital Conversion Services
• Abilitytohandleavarietyofsituationsusingindependent judgment.
• Abilitytointeractpatientlyandpleasantlywithpatrons.
• Abilitytoworkindependentlyandasamemberofa team.
• Strongcustomerserviceorientation.
• Abilitytoworkandcommunicateorallyandinwriting,inaneffectivemanner,withthepublic andstaff.Capacitytocommunicateeffectivelyonthetelephone.Abilitytospeakeffectivelyin front of groups.
• Abilitytotype,toreadwrittenmaterials,tomaintainfiles,tooperatecomputersandother library machines and equipment.
• IncompliancewiththeAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct,thefollowingrepresentthephysicaland environmental demands of this position: this position requires approximately equal amounts of time spent standing, walking, and sitting. Lifting, pushing/pulling, and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 pounds is sometimes required. Repetitive movements of the hands and arms are sometimes required.

MinimumQualifications:

Bachelor’sDegreepreferredoratleasttwoyearsofcollegeorfiveyearsofrelatedexperiencein training and technology. Coursework in technology and training preferred. Some public service experience is highly desirable.Must be able to work some weekdays, evenings, weekends, and school holidays.Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle are required.

Time Commitments:

CreativeStudioDuties70% Program Planning 25%

SpecialAssignments 5%

Huntley Area Public Library District
11000 Ruth Rd
Huntley , IL 60142

Location

Huntley Area Public Library District, McHenry County