Maker Space (Creative Studio) Associate Part Time 25/ hour

Huntley Area Public Library; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation pay (prorated)

Sick leave (prorated)

Floating holiday hours

Jury duty leave

Bereavement leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

457 Retirement Plan

Educational assistance

Professional development

Job summary

The Huntley Area Public Library is seeking a part-time Maker Space Associate to support daily operations in the Creative Studio. On-site role with roughly 25 hours per week, including evenings or weekends as needed. Responsibilities include helping patrons use maker equipment, maintaining tools, and assisting with workshops.

You will design and deliver programs, provide basic technical guidance, and promote Maker Space services while ensuring a safe, inclusive environment in the studio.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience with maker tools and workshops is beneficial.
• Ability to assist patrons with creative tools and tech.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to stand and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with maker equipment and software.
• Set up and maintain tools and supplies.
• Schedule equipment use and manage inventory.
• Troubleshoot minor equipment issues.
• Help design and deliver workshops.
• Support staff in promoting Maker Space services.

Skills

Creative tools

3D printers

Cricut

Laser cutter

Sewing courses

Customer service

Patron support

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Art/design/tech background a plus

Tools

Adobe Creative Cloud

Design software

Makerspace software

Inventory software

Cricut Design Space

Job description

Company Description The Huntley Area Public Library is dedicated to encouraging lifelong learning and enriching the quality of life for all members of the community. The library provides a wide range of cultural, recreational, and informational resources designed to serve a diverse and growing population. Staff members are committed to maintaining high standards of service and creating welcoming spaces for exploration and creativity. The Maker Space (Creative Studio) supports this mission by offering hands-on learning opportunities, access to creative tools, and programs that inspire curiosity and innovation.

Role Description The Maker Space (Creative Studio) Associate is a part-time role (approximately 25 hours per week) responsible for supporting daily operations in the creative studio. This is an on-site position located at the Huntley Area Public Library. Day-to-day tasks include assisting patrons with using maker equipment and software, setting up and maintaining tools and supplies, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment in the space. The Associate helps design and deliver workshops and programs, provides basic technical and creative guidance, and supports library staff in promoting the Maker Space's services. Additional responsibilities may include scheduling equipment use, maintaining inventory, troubleshooting minor equipment issues, and contributing ideas to enhance creative programming.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist patrons with creative tools and technologies (e.g., 3D printers, craft equipment, basic design software), Cricut, laser cutter and sewing courses.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with a commitment to inclusive, respectful patron interactions.
• Organizational skills to manage supplies, schedule equipment use, and support smooth daily operations.
• Comfort with learning new technologies and troubleshooting simple technical issues in a studio or makerspace environment.
• Experience facilitating or supporting workshops, classes, or community programs is beneficial.
• Ability to stand, move around the space, and occasionally lift or adjust equipment and materials as needed.
• Reliability in adhering to a part-time schedule (approximately 25 hours per week), including possible evenings or weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or experience in art, design, technology, education, or related fields is a plus.

Company Description The Huntley Area Public Library is dedicated to encouraging lifelong learning and enriching the quality of life for all members of the community. The library provides a wide range of cultural, recreational, and informational resources designed to serve a diverse and growing population. Staff members are committed to maintaining high standards of service and creating welcoming spaces for exploration and creativity. The Maker Space (Creative Studio) supports this mission by offering hands-on learning opportunities, access to creative tools, and programs that inspire curiosity and innovation.

Role Description The Maker Space (Creative Studio) Associate is a part-time role (approximately 25 hours per week) responsible for supporting daily operations in the creative studio. This is an on-site position located at the Huntley Area Public Library. Day-to-day tasks include assisting patrons with using maker equipment and software, setting up and maintaining tools and supplies, and ensuring a safe and inclusive environment in the space. The Associate helps design and deliver workshops and programs, provides basic technical and creative guidance, and supports library staff in promoting the Maker Space's services. Additional responsibilities may include scheduling equipment use, maintaining inventory, troubleshooting minor equipment issues, and contributing ideas to enhance creative programming.

Qualifications

• Ability to assist patrons with creative tools and technologies (e.g., 3D printers, craft equipment, basic design software), Cricut, laser cutter and sewing courses.
• Strong customer service and communication skills, with a commitment to inclusive, respectful patron interactions.
• Organizational skills to manage supplies, schedule equipment use, and support smooth daily operations.
• Comfort with learning new technologies and troubleshooting simple technical issues in a studio or makerspace environment.
• Experience facilitating or supporting workshops, classes, or community programs is beneficial.
• Ability to stand, move around the space, and occasionally lift or adjust equipment and materials as needed.
• Reliability in adhering to a part-time schedule (approximately 25 hours per week), including possible evenings or weekends.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; coursework or experience in art, design, technology, education, or related fields is a plus.

Schedule Requirements

• Wednesday 12-7
• Fridays 10-5
• Saturdays 10-5
• Sundays 12-5

The flexibility to work additional hours as needed for programs, special events, staff meetings, and training is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge Cricut Maker, 3D printers, laser cutters, heat presses, and more. Ability to learn Adobe Creative Cloud and makerspace technologies; experience providing technology instruction; ability to work independently and collaboratively; strong customer service orientation; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Salary and Benefits

Hourly Rate: $17.00 - $22.00. Eligible for prorated vacation, sick leave, floating holiday hours, jury duty and bereavement leave, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), 457 Retirement Plan, IMRF participation, educational assistance after one year, and ongoing professional development opportunities.