Pueblo City-County Library District is conducting a search for a Makerspace Educator. In this position, you will be part of an award-winning Library District that serves an integral role in the Pueblo community. Pueblo, Colorado is one of Colorado's hidden gems! A hometown vibe under big open skies, Pueblo has a lot to offer including our Historic Arkansas Riverwalk, Lake Pueblo State Park, the Colorado State Fair and an abundance of hiking, biking, kayaking, fishing and golfing opportunities!
The Makerspace Educator promotes customer engagement by developing and coordinating experiential and creative activities in PCCLD’s Makerspace and across the Library District. This position works within the Experiential Learning Department to provide expert customer service to all library patrons and actively promote library services and resources.
The Makerspace Educator reports to the Manager of the Experiential Learning Department. This position leads creative and STEAM Makerspace efforts throughout the district, working closely with Branch Managers and other staff. In addition, the Makerspace Educator develops and facilitates projects and also partners with outside organizations and the community for ongoing events and programs in support of district Maker activities. Provides excellent customer service demonstrating the ability to communicate effectively with people regardless of age, race, sexual orientation, ability level or background.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Develops and facilitates initiatives, programming, and events that promote the use of PCCLD’s Makerspace resources throughout the District.
Develops and provides training to Library staff and customers on district-wide Makerspace policies and procedures, technologies, and creative projects.
Coordinates Makerspace tours and demonstrates Makerspace technology to community groups of all ages and abilities.
Purchases, evaluates, and maintains Makerspace tools, equipment and technology, to include fabrication tools like 3D printers and laser cutters, equipment for artistic and production programs, and design computers and software.
Responsible for the safe and skilled use of fabrication tools and all Makerspace equipment.
Develops a district wide purchase and maintenance plan for Makerspace tools, equipment, and technology.
Trains employees and customers on safe use of Makerspace tools, equipment, and technology.
Develops and oversees a district-wide training program for library district Makerspace facilitators and locations.
Develops services that meet the changing needs of the community by building partnerships with outside educational institutions, creative enterprises, and other organizations. This involves attending outreach events in the community to promote creative spaces and maker resources at PCCLD.
Stays current on library, technology, and social trends by learning and integrating new technologies and ideas as they apply to the Makerspace and existing or potential library resources and services.
Promotes use of the library Makerspace and Experiential Learning events through development of print aides and advertisements in coordination with the Community Relations Department.
Oversees volunteers and coordinates their assignments.
Provides excellent customer service at multiple service points. Uses information resources in a variety of formats including print, electronic, digital, audio/visual, database and internet resources.
Creates positive experiences for customers by proactively offering assistance; assists customers with locating library materials and provides information to broaden their awareness of library resources and services.
Resolves customer issues and communicates library policies and procedures to customers.
This position will be assigned the role of Person in Charge (PIC) at the Rawlings Library on a regular basis to respond to any escalated customer service, emergency, or security issues and will work closely with the security officer on duty.
Supports team efforts to maintain a safe and secure environment for customers and staff by maintaining awareness of surroundings and working in accordance with safety policies and procedures.
Participates in regularly scheduled department meetings. Attends All Staff Development Days and other training sessions to acquire new skills and to stay current on all information that is pertinent to PCCLD.
Reads daily organizational communications from intranet, e-mail, newsletters and print announcements. Stays current on all library services, programs and events throughout the district. Regularly accesses electronic time keeping, payroll and personnel employee access systems.
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Advises the Collections Development Department on needs of the library collections of Makerspace related audio-visual resources, database, e-downloadable materials, magazines, and adult books.
May provide back-up coverage for the Department Manager.
Assists Experiential Learning staff with difficult requests and acts as one of the lead go-to people for staff.
Will cross-train and provide back-up coverage for other department positions for up to 10% of time worked.
May serve on library committees and special projects.
Performs other duties as needed.
Hiring Salary: $50,495.32 - $55,000.00
Position Salary Range: $50,495.32 - $68,168.68
Benefits: PCCLD offers health insurance including a tele-health service, dental and vision insurance, HSA and FSA plans, employer-paid life insurance, and 401(k) and PERA retirement plans. Full-time employees also receive paid vacation, sick, and personal leave.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field. Master’s Degree preferred.
- Minimum of two years’ work experience; work in a public library setting strongly preferred.
- Preference for specialty in Education, Librarianship, or STEAM-related field with experience as a teacher, designer, inventor, or librarian with record of research and practice working with maker learners and tools for learning using media, design, and digital fabrication tools and software.
Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to develop programming that meets the community’s needs.
- Ability to instruct and transfer information to a diverse population.
- Strong customer service skills with the ability to resolve customer issues and deal with disturbances and emergencies in the library.
- Knowledge and experience with fabrication tools including 3D Printers, laser cutters, and other makerspace tools.
- Excellent research skills.
- Knowledge of general public library organization, materials, services and operations.
- Thorough knowledge of reference materials, databases, and other resources available to customers.
- Knowledge of adult literature in print, electronic, periodical, video, digital and other mediums.
- Ability to conduct complex reference interviews, to analyze requests and to apply research skills to locate specialized information or provide customers with alternative sources.
- Ability to function under flexible and changing conditions.
Physical Requirements: Must be able to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds and push /pull a fully loaded book cart weighing up to 200 pounds.
Other Requirements: Must be able to work a flexible schedule including days, evenings and weekends. Must submit to and successfully pass a criminal background investigation.
Closing Date: This position will close on June 10, 2024.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Pueblo City-County Library District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation including gender orientation, genetic information, military status, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants are given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Pueblo is located in southeastern Colorado and is the most populous city of Pueblo County with roughly 150,000 people. One of the largest steel-producing cities in the U.S., Pueblo is sometimes referred to as the “Steel City”. The climate is enjoyable year round with outdoor activities available for every season. Located between rivers and mountains, Pueblo also offers visitors and residents scenic beauty in which to indulge.
Lake Pueblo and Other Water Recreation Lake Pueblo State Park, the most visited state park in Colorado, is an aquatic hot spot, with more than 60 miles of shoreline and 4,500 acres of surface water for boating and fishing.
Pueblo is a multicultural community at the confluence of the Arkansas River and Fountain Creek. Downtown's 1.5-mile Historic Arkansas Riverwalk Project serves as a centerpiece for the city's three-district Creative Corridor of galleries, cultural destinations and events. One such festival, the hugely popular Loaf ‘N Jug Chile & Frijoles Festival, celebrates Pueblo's famous green chiles. While there's definitely a sense of history here — Pueblo made Livability.com's Top 10 Cities for Historic Preservation list, the city enjoys contemporary recognition on both national and international levels as the home of Colorado State University-Pueblo (2014 NCAA Division II Football National Champions) and Professional Bull Riders, Inc.
Apply on-line from our website: www.pueblolibrary.org/employment