Teen Digital Media & Makerspace Mentor

Kansas City Public Library; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits

Job summary

Kansas City Public Library is seeking a part-time Youth Digital Media Facilitator to develop and implement maker-focused programs for ages 12–18 at the Southeast Branch in Kansas City, MO. The role emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and safe, inclusive learning environments.

The position requires collaboration with staff, workshop delivery, and equipment coordination, with a 1:00 PM–6:00 PM schedule on weekdays and occasional Saturdays. Salary is $20.28/hour with benefits.

Qualifications

• Ability to create safe, inclusive, supportive, and creative environments for youth and mentors.
• Demonstrated intermediate skill level within one of: Digital and traditional art and animation, Academic coaching/tutoring, video production, 3D design and making.
• Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities, plan ahead, anticipate and articulate program needs, and work independently while keeping open communication.
• Ability to experiment with new technologies, and capacity to adapt them and teach them to others.
• Ability to operate site-specific equipment including PCs and Macs, tablets, photography and video making equipment, and maker equipment like 3D printers and Arduino systems.
• Monitors trends in popular culture and tracks best practices in youth development and technology.
• Ability to perform in non-traditional learning settings.
• Ability to work with diverse populations (age, gender, class, sexual orientation, ethnicity).
• Reliable transportation to Southeast Branch and meetings/outreach events.
• Ability to communicate in English; proficiency in non-English languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Works collaboratively with Library staff to design and implement digital media and maker related programming.
• Creates and maintains a supportive environment conducive to skill development and adolescent development based on teen interests and collaboration.
• Conducts digital media and maker focused workshops with participants of varying backgrounds including those with disabilities and English as a second language.
• Coordinates and maintains equipment, materials, and supplies for instruction.
• Maintains attendance stats, supports program evaluation, and attends required meetings and training sessions.
• Participates in KCDML outreach efforts as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Youth mentorship

Interpersonal skills

Workshop facilitation

Adaptability

Education

Associate in media production, computer science, or education

Tools

PC and Mac computers

Tablets

Photography equipment

Video equipment

3D printers

Vinyl cutters

Arduinos

Job description

Kansas City Public Library is seeking a part-time Youth Digital Media Facilitator to develop and implement maker-focused programs for ages 12–18 at the Southeast Branch in Kansas City, MO. The role emphasizes teamwork, mentorship, and safe, inclusive learning environments.

The position requires collaboration with staff, workshop delivery, and equipment coordination, with a 1:00 PM–6:00 PM schedule on weekdays and occasional Saturdays. Salary is $20.28/hour with benefits.