Technology Coordinator

The Reddick Public Library District, serving the Ottawa, Illinois area, has an immediate opening for a PART-TIME TECHNOLOGY COORDINATOR, 20-24 HOURS/WEEK.

We are seeking an emotionally intelligent, self-motivated, technologically savvy individual.

This part-time non-exempt position offers the flexibility to create your own schedule during the Reddick Public Library District’s open hours.

Duties:

• Maintains, configures, inventories, troubleshoots, and repairs all library technology.
• Makes recommendations and plans expansion and upgrades for new technologies.
• Acts as liaison with contracted computer maintenance, vendors, and library system personnel.
• Assists in providing a variety of technology related programs and services for patrons.
• Facilitates technology training for staff and the public.
• Helps plan, improve, and evaluate library’s technology services and polices.
• Assists in preparation and maintenance of library’s budget.
• Assists with grant work, if needed.
• Creates and maintains on site self-set schedule.
• Prepares monthly reports, surveys, and other reports as assigned by the Director.
• Provides consistent, gracious and friendly service to internal and external customers.
• Represents the Library at community and outside organizational functions as needed.
• Attends meetings, conferences, and professional workshops as required and actively seeks continuing education opportunities.
• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships.
• Acts as a team member in performing any duty essential to the achievement of library operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum associate’s degree, preferably in a technology-related discipline, or equivalent combination of technical certification/s, specialized training, and work experience.
• Knowledge of computer systems and networks with excellent troubleshooting skills in complex software and hardware problems.
• Ability to learn integrated library systems, new procedures, and operate office equipment.
• Previous public library work experience desirable.
• Strong professional public service and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate well in English, both orally and in writing, required.
• High level of skill using various technologies including Internet, Microsoft Office products, email, online searching, and Windows operating systems in a desktop computing environment.
• Must have valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Salary:

Salary starts at $20.00 per hour DOQ. 

Benefits:

Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) and Paid Time for All Workers Act (PLAWA).

How to Apply:

Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, and application to [email protected] by Sunday, January 12, 2025. No phone calls, please.

Applications may also be submitted in person or by mail to:

Reddick Public Library District

c/o Laura Youngstrum

1010 Canal St

Ottawa, IL 61350

www.reddicklibrary.org/employment

How to Apply

Application Contact

Laura Youngstrum

[email protected]

Apply To

Reddick Public Library District 1010 Canal St Ottawa, IL 61350

https://www.reddicklibrary.org/employment-opportunity-part-time-technology-coordinator