Teen Music Production Mentor

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Schaumburg Township District Library has a Teen Music Production Mentor positions open. We are looking for an energetic competent and detailoriented Teen Music Production Mentor to support our Youth Department.

NOTE: This parttime position is for 3 hours per week. The schedule is based on the librarys needs and could change if needed. The schedule will be 4:307:30PM on Mondays; September May. Starting pay is $17/hour.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Teen Mentor will primarily assist Dan Schnepf with the Library’s technology and Innovation Hub offerings for Teens. The mentor provides guidance on the various topics of Dan’s programs from creating 3D models to laser cutting and showcasing the other Innovation Hub equipment available to our teen patrons. Using their own experience the mentor demonstrates success through a mentee’s growth in maker skills and knowledge with new technology.

Requirements for All Employees

1. Ability to be a teamplayer and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons staff supervisors and others
2. Ability to learn various job functions perform them correctly and understand the necessity in overall library operations
3. Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions
4. Ability to exercise good judgement and focus on details
5. Ability to follow all library policies and procedures
6. Ability to demonstrate a commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity Equity and Inclusion into everyday work

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Teen Librarian Dan Schnepf and other Teen Librarians to develop and run program activities.

• Teach proper use of library technology such as 3D printers laser cutters sewing and embroidery machines heat presses and sublimation printing.

• Create and host a time for teens to dropin for a craft or demonstration utilizing a piece of equipment in teen (i.e. the button maker soldering tools).

• Ensure the space is set up at the beginning and cleaned up at the conclusion of the programs.

• Promote Library programming activities and opportunities for teens.

• Communicate effectively in person on the telephone and in writing with patrons and staff at various site locations.

• Represent the library in a professional manner and abide by the staff policies and procedures of the library.

• Attend meetings and training as required or requested.

• Treat all patrons and employees fairly and with an open mind; maintain patron and employee confidentiality.

• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

Ability to use workplace technology including email internet intranet and Library database systems; and position specific technologies including 3d printers laser cutters fabric printing technologies and sewing machines.

Education & Experience

• A current High School Junior Senior or College student.

• Have at least 1 year of experience with maker technologies.

• A valid Illinois Driver’s License is required for this job.

The deadline to apply for the job posting is: 10/01/2024

Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer