Innovation Technician

High Plains Library District • Greeley, CO

10h • $24 - $33 • Onsite

About The Position

Answers patron requests for information and assistance and helps patrons learn and create in a makerspace and woodworking/industrial shop.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree
• One year of similar or related experience
• Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently (preferred)
• Able to operate various office equipment including copiers
• Able to plan and conduct age-appropriate programming
• Able to use good judgment
• Able to work in teams
• Able to work with confidential information
• Able to foster a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for a diverse population of users by using patience and effective communication to assure a positive learning experience
• Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs.
• Able to lift 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

• Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently

Responsibilities

• Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using industrial, maker, and innovation equipment; guiding them in use of machinery, hardware, and software.
• Helps patron register for training and booking equipment.
• Provide one-on-one assistance with maker and woodworking equipment upon request.
• Serves as a point contact for patrons in assistance with using library technology; identifies opportunities for formal training in the library; advises patrons on availability of classroom and individual technology instruction; conducts safety training and equipment use training for various machines and refers patron on to the Creative Technologist or a Librarian for further assistance.
• Under the guidance of a supervisor, develops informative and entertaining programs by using project management and outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools; assists in delivering programs to audiences within the library; builds & maintains relationships with community partners; assists Community Relations and Marketing with recruiting attendees to provide benefit to patrons, to promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community.
• Assists Creative Technologist with the regular maintenance, oversight, and cleaning of the makers space and innovation tools and equipment at LINC.
• Recommends repairs or replacement equipment as needed.
• Assists with providing website content, creating displays, and promoting the industrial space within LINC.
• Improving and expanding community engagement; Assists Supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the department.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Long-Term Disability
• 401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation, dependent care and medical expenses
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree