Maker Specialist - Full Time

Northbrook Public Library seeks a Maker Specialist.

Full-time: 35 hours/week

Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday and 1 evening a week

About the Position

We are seeking an enthusiastic maker to join our Maker Services Department. The ideal candidate will have a broad set of maker/DIY skills, proficiency with a variety of maker tools and equipment, experience with designing and leading maker programming, and a passion for collaborating with people of all ages and abilities.

With over 8,000 visitors a year, the Collaboratory is a popular and busy community destination. Maker Specialists act as guides to community members, helping them to create and make in a supportive, nonjudgmental environment. They assist users in learning design techniques and software and facilitate use of the Collaboratory’s equipment (laser cutter, sewing & embroidery machines, 3D printers, etc.). They create and lead programs covering a range of maker/DIY areas, from no-tech (fiber arts) to high tech (digital media editing), perform equipment maintenance and troubleshooting, and manage inventory and purchasing for assigned equipment.

Qualifications and Experience

Post-secondary degree or equivalent knowledge and skills in area(s) related to the responsibilities of this position.

We want to hear from you if you:

• fully embrace our core values of innovation, inclusion, life-long learning, customer-focus, and collaboration,
• value EDI (equity, diversity, and inclusion) initiatives
• thrive when working in a collaborative environment within and across departments,
• encourage creativity, initiative, and learning from failure, and
• have a positive outlook and are flexible with change.

We are seeking a wide array of candidates that encompass varied identities and abilities and encourage those who have gained skills outside of traditional education to apply. The Northbrook Public Library is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging - so if you’re excited about this position but not sure if you meet all the criteria, we encourage you to still consider applying. You may have other experiences or skills that would still make you a great candidate.

Click on links to read the job description, the library's Service Standards and learn more about our award-winning library.

About the Library and Community 

We seek candidates who share our passion for serving the people of Northbrook. The Northbrook Public Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer who values every community member and works to be welcoming and respectful of people's different identities including race, ethnicity, gender identity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religion, ability, language, age, size, and more. 

The Village of Northbrook, IL has a resident population of 35,222. This highly regarded, civic-minded and well-resourced community is just 25 miles north of downtown Chicago. With excellent access to transportation, Northbrook has a vibrant business community and is headquarters to several Fortune 500 companies. Residents are attracted to the top-rated schools, access to many recreational opportunities, and its small-town charm.

This Library Journal Five Star library is a cornerstone of the community with strong public support and an operating budget of $8,600,000.  The collection includes over 250,000 physical items, with an annual circulation of over 900,000.  

Benefits

Quality benefits play a vital role in promoting the health and well-being of our staff and their families, and this is why we offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage to eligible employees. We also have generous paid time off and retirement plans for eligible employees.

Applying

Apply by clicking on the blue tab "Apply for This Job" located at the top right corner on the jobs page. When using a Mac to apply, use a browser other than Safari. Communication with applicants is made via email through BambooHR, our Applicant Tracking System. Please add BambooHR to your list of acceptable addresses in your email to ensure you receive emails during the application process.

References

Please make sure to provide 2-3 references with telephone number and email address. References can be academic, professional, or civic. 

Remember to attach a cover letter and resume. Both documents are required for candidate consideration. 

If accommodations are needed during the selection process, please let us know.

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