Full-time 40-hour Eco Guide - Anythink Nature Library (Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred)

Rangeview Library District (Anythink)•Thornton, CO

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Full-time 40-hour Eco Guide - Anythink Nature Library (Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred). This role is part customer education, part reference advocate, and part event planning. At Anythink, we believe that everyone is creative, and that creativity comes in many forms. We are guided by the philosophy that people thrive when they discover and follow their passions, collaborate with others and become creators. As a Guide, you will design informal learning opportunities that create magical, transformative nature-based experiences for our customers of all ages in a growing community where the library is at its center. You are inspired by the Nature Library's vision to help people find their place in nature. You are weather resistant and love nature like no others; you are prepared for bugs, critters, and uncommon temperatures during your workday. You have a passion for the natural world and a vision to share this passion with staff and community. You are excited to work with the branch manager and team to support nature-based learning and connection to our community. If this describes you, being a Guide at Anythink could just be your dream job.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree required
Presentation or training experience, especially in outdoor environments
Continuous learner
Digital literacy
Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred

Nice To Haves

Expertise in sustainability, natural sciences, or outdoor learning preferred
MLS or Master's degree preferred
Library or bookstore experience preferred

Responsibilities

Create amazing experiences for library customers.
Connect the customer with information they seek.
Develop and implement outstanding experience zone programs.
Serve as a trainer and program coordinator at the branch.
Develop and conduct indoor and outdoor programs, presentations, and workshops and create participatory experiences for customers.
Serve as the reference go-to person in the library for nature-based research.
Teach library customers and staff how to use technology from e-readers to online databases.
Design "how-to" training for library customers and staff on library basics such as copier 101 training, meeting room projector training, and digital camera interface training.
Ensure collections are timely and fresh and displays are refreshed and looking beautiful.
Make recommendations of the latest books, movies and music.
Assist customers on the floor with their library journey.
Provide tours of the library, sharing knowledge about library operations.
Teach new users about basic computer skills to more techie things like creating music, transferring images from digital cameras, and creating top-quality presentations using STEM philosophy and authentic learning.
Make connections that enrich the library customer experience through connecting customers with a variety of online resources, developing creative displays, and creating transformational programming.
Take on lead responsibilities, including person in charge, trainer of staff on operating procedures, and lead over other staff.
Reach out to the community, presenting workshops for the local area.
Serve as the branch liaison to committees, schools or other task forces.
Register customers for library cards, help them with fees, request books through RLD or ILL, assist in the copy center, or walk them through basic computer needs.
Share great ideas on District committees.