Library Associate 3 STEM Services, Collegedale Public Library
Schedule: 40 hours/week flexible schedule that includes weekends and evenings
The STEM Programmer will serve as the primary point of contact for the library's developing STEM technology, providing instruction on STEM resources, creating engaging activities, programing and training opportunities. This position also assists patrons with technology questions.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities
An individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
- Plans and implements programming for all ages
- Designs and facilitates STEM projects for programs and events for all ages
- Develop educational programs for a variety of technology for all ages and skill levels
- Conducts and participates in school and community outreach and special events
- Create effective procedures for using STEM technology to ensure safe and equitable use by patrons
- Creates printed and digital content for STEM programs in Canva for marketing and posting on the website and social media sites
- Assist with promotion and outreach for the STEM events and activities
- Records event attendance for monthly program statistics
- Ensure proper use of STEM equipment and technology as it is acquired for public use
- Provide training and instruction for staff and patrons in the use of the STEM resources
- Your competencies
- Experience with Google Sheets, Forms, Docs, Drive and Sites
- Proficiency in MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook,
- Cameo Maker: Card Cutting, Vinyl, Print and Cut Stickers
- Scratch coding for Lego Robotics
- Minecraft software
- VR hardware and software using VR headset Bobovr M2
- 3D Printing: designing, slicing, printing and maintenance on Luzbot
- Computer Aided Design (CAD): Fusion360 and TinkerCAD
- Assists with Collection tasks such as annual inventory, weeding, and interlibrary loan
- Assists with large-scale youth events including, but not limited to, End of Summer Reading Party, Annual Escape Room, and Christmas in Collegedale
- Serves as staff supervisor on their scheduled weekends and evenings
- Knows and understands the American Library Association’s Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and Freedom to View Statement, recognizing that freedom of access is a fundamental tenet of a public library. In addition to these freedoms, support client discretion of materials available at your local library
- Serves at the circulation desk checking items out, creating library card accounts, and answering questions as assigned
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements
An individual should possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed and meet the amount of education, training and/or work experience required.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
- Experience in teaching or programming with children of all ages required
- Computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office
- Provides excellent customer service
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal
- Must be able to work a flexible schedule that may include a combination of days, evenings, and weekends
Physical Requirements
- Must be able to move from place to place within location, lift, push, pull, and carry items up to 25 pounds
- Ability to sit for periods and focus on projects such as computer screens or detailed work
Benefits
Location: Collegedale Public Library
Hours: 40 hours
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental amp; Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary amp; ADamp;D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick amp; Public Holidays)
- Short Term amp; Long Term Disability
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training amp; Development