About the position
The BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations, we are proud to offer resources such as a makerspace, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater. Boulder Public Library strives to be a safe and welcoming place to all staff and patrons, alike. Through outreach, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven programs, we seek to adapt our services to those who may experience barriers to visiting our physical locations. We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually, but we believe that a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space, we provide opportunities for our more than 500,000 yearly visitors to study, host meetings, be introduced to new people or experiences, and connect to essential local services. Our employees are part of a vibrant, uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service, while still caring for the needs of the individual. Our work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and is always on-going. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people, ideas and information to transform lives and strengthen our community. This position is a substitute position with no set hours, but most of the hours needed will be nights and weekends.
Responsibilities
- Welcomes and checks in participants and supports the instructor and/or Creative Technologist in setup and breakdown of program.
- Provides safety and equipment training, as well as one-on-one and group instruction to students of all ages, levels and abilities.
- Maintains a clean and orderly studio environment.
- Performs administrative tasks such as recording statistics.
- Takes proper safety precautions to prevent accidents. Responsible for the safety of self, others, materials, and equipment.
Requirements
- Some high school education or equivalent is required.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience using and troubleshooting two or more of the following skillsets: Laser cutting and engraving, 3D printing and scanning, digital design software or CAD, fiber arts, printmaking, CNC fabrication or other related makerspace technologies.
- Experience with digital and traditional fabrication and supporting various software suites including Microsoft Office and Adobe CC.
- Operating woodworking equipment such as power tools, table saw, drill press, bandsaw, hand tools, and associated materials.
- Using microcontroller prototyping platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, CircuitPython, or Micro:bit.
- Creating video, web, and social media content.
- Fiber and textile arts: knitting, spinning, weaving, dyeing, sewing, quilting, crocheting, embroidery, etc.
- Printmaking, painting, illustration, metalwork, stained glass, sculpture, papercraft, etc.
- Experience developing and running a mobile library or makerspace.
- Spanish language skills and/or experience working with patrons from a variety of ethnic and cultural backgrounds.
Benefits
- 48 hours of Paid Sick leave per year for employees.
