Experiential Learning Specialist (Studio Focus)

Experiential Learning Specialist (Studio Focus) Part-time - 18 hours 

Schedule

• Tuesday 3:00pm-9:00pm
• Wednesday 3:00pm-9:00pm
• Saturday 12:00pm-6:00pm

Under the supervision of the experiential learning supervisor, staff's experiential learning spaces (including the Studio, the BOOMbox, and the Lab), mentors community members using the spaces, contributes to development and maintenance of spaces, and provides excellent customer service.

Minimum Qualifications: (education, experience, and certifications)

• High school diploma or equivalency
• Experience providing customer service to youth and families or relevant work experience

Minimum Competencies: (knowledge, skills, and abilities)

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Proficient with Microsoft operating system, Apple operating system, and Google Drive

• Comfortable with technology in general

• Broad cultural competency knowledge and skills, and ability to work effectively with a culturally diverse workforce and community

• Commitment to and demonstrated success discussing, integrating, and promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to:

  • develop and maintain strong working relationships with colleagues and community members
  • work with adults, teens, and children
  • anticipate and creatively solve problems with a flexible mindset
  • work independently and handle multiple initiatives while meeting deadlines and paying attention to detail
  • positively adjust to change

• Deep personal dedication to public service and strong customer service skills

Preferred Competencies:

• Experience in STEAM and/or maker learning environment
• Proficiency working Windows and Apple applications, including, but not limited to, Microsoft Office products, Adobe Creative Cloud, iMovie, Garageband, and TinkerCAD
• Knowledge of and comfort with maker-related technologies, projects, and systems, including, but not limited, to sewing and embroidery, 3D printing, vinyl and paper cutting, and laser cutting and engraving
• Interest in computer and/or video gaming (Minecraft, Roblox, Nintendo Switch, etc.)
• Strength in digital media creation such as audio, images, and video
• Multilingual skills in English plus another language(s) relevant to the Skokie community

Essential Functions:

• Staffs the BOOMbox (STEAM learning space) and the Lab (youth computer space), or the Studio (makerspace)
• Provides drop-in assistance with multiple devices, equipment, software, and activities related to maker, technology, and STEAM topics
• Troubleshoots minor problems with equipment, software, and peripherals in the Studio, BOOMbox, and Lab
• Ensures that rules are consistently followed in the experiential learning spaces
• Cleans and checks equipment and furniture daily for general working order
• Reports problems—computer, equipment, or behavioral—to the supervisor, safety officers, librarian in charge, or other appropriate staff
• Executes opening and closing procedures for spaces
• Regular, punctual, and predictable attendance
• Completes projects assigned by supervisor

Other Functions:

• Collaborates with supervisor to implement new services
• Collaborates with staff in Learning Experiences and other departments to develop and facilitate hands-on learning experiences
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Physical/Mental Demands and Environmental Conditions:

The physical demands and environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Ability to perform office-related functions including extended concentration on a computer, and typing capability

• Work may include prolonged sitting, standing, stooping, bending, lifting/moving materials, getting down on the floor, as well as near constant computer use.

• Manual dexterity, clear speech, hearing acuity, and correctable vision needed

• Noise level is generally moderate

• Scheduling may require availability during any library operating hours, including days, evenings, weekends, and occasionally when the library is closed. Although a weekly schedule is established, the needs of the library may require scheduling changes and flexibility.

• Employee required to park in designated area

Skokie Public Library offers:

• An opportunity to work in a collaborative and compassionate environment alongside talented colleagues in service to a diverse, vibrant community
• A pay range for new hires in this position is $21.56 to $24 per hour. Offers are made within this range based on competencies, experience, and internal equity. Full pay range is $21.56 to 32.34.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status

Visit https://skokielibrary.bamboohr.com/careers/217?source=aWQ9OQ%3D%3D and click on the link to access that application. Position open until filled. A cover letter and resume must be included along with your application in order to be considered.