[OPLINLIST] Job Posting: Makerspace Associates (2 positions)

[Margaret Robinson]

Makerspace Associate
Part-time 30 hours/week located at Creativity Commons
Washington Township, Ohio

The Washington-Centerville Public Library, a busy mid-sized suburban library serving a population of approximately 56,000 citizens in the communities of Centerville and Washington Township, is seeking two part-time Makerspace Associates to help us fulfill our Mission and Values<https://wclibrary.info/documents/StrategicRoadmap2030.jpg> and demonstrate our Customer Service Philosophy<https://wclibrary.info/about/documents/customer-service-web.pdf>

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  *   Actively promote makerspace services, programs, and materials to public and staff.
  *   Provide outstanding, pleasant, professional customer service to our patrons.
  *   Maintain a wide breadth and depth of knowledge about the DIY maker movement, the community, and current events.
  *   Provide assistance and troubleshooting of makerspace equipment, laptops, supported software, printing services and patron personal electronic devices.
  *   Provide training and ensure compliance with safety and health procedures for safe usage of equipment, tools, and machinery.

  *   Determine needs for, design, present, and evaluate services and programs tailored to meet the educational and recreational needs of patrons or specialized groups as requested.
  *   Market maker and other materials through displays and other means.

  *   Perform opening and closing procedures.
  *   Fulfill schedule and service obligations at all library locations or outside facilities.
  *   Perform other responsibilities as apparent or assigned.

Required Skills & Knowledge

  *   Bachelor's degree. STEAM-related field preferred.
  *   Proficiency with PCs, electronic devices, and MS Office software.
  *   One year of library, makerspace, or technology instruction experience preferred.
  *   Strong customer service orientation with one year of experience serving the public.
  *   Specialized skills or knowledge of operation and processes involved with DIY making and/or maker movement, including DIY making hardware and software such as 3D modeling and printing/fabrication, cutters, engravers, sewing machines, coding, audio/visual production, and other forms of digital creation; usage of basic hand tools.
  *   Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  *   Collaborative with demonstrated ability to contribute in a team environment, creative, with a good sense of humor.
  *   Self-motivated, organized, efficient, and productive with excellent time management skills.
  *   Understanding of intellectual freedom principles and a commitment to upholding them.
  *   Ability to work with and serve diverse populations, ensuring that all users feel welcome and respected.
  *   Ability to assess patron needs for assistance through application of effective interview techniques.
  *   Ability to work in areas that have loud noise, temperature changes, fumes, dust, or other possible allergens.

Compensation & Benefits

  *   Bargaining Unit position with starting wage of $19.91 per hour.
  *   Excellent benefits package including participation in Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS<https://www.opers.org/>)

Schedule of Hours

  *   30 hours per week working alternating Friday/Saturday schedule. Hours to be determined, the schedule will be 6 hours per day, 5 days per week. Creativity Commons is located at Washington Township RecPlex.

To Apply
To be considered for this position, please submit a cover letter, resume, and WCPL application to:
Human Resources - MAKEROPLIN, Washington-Centerville Public Library, 561 Congress Park Drive, Washington Township, Ohio, 45459 or email to HumanResources at wclibrary.info<mailto:HumanResources at wclibrary.info>

  *   WCPL Application can be found at www.wclibrary.info<http://www.wclibrary.info> under Employment

All offers of employment will be contingent upon the candidate successfully completing a Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) fingerprint check



Margaret Robinson
Human Resources Manager
Washington-Centerville Public Library
mrobinson at wclibrary.info<mailto:mrobinson at wclibrary.info>
(937) 610-4482
https://wclibrary.info<https://wclibrary.info/>
[Washington-Centerville Public Library]


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