YOUmedia Mentor - Hartford
Public Library is nationally recognized for its wide range of
initiatives including immigration services, employment assistance,
school partnerships and youth leadership training. Now celebrating its
127th year, Hartford Public Library remains at the forefront of
redefining the urban library experience in the 21st Century with
services designed for and by a diverse and dynamic city and region. With
seven locations throughout the city, HPL is the catalyst for
opportunities in education, civic engagement, intellectual enrichment
and cultural development for tens of thousands of children, youth and
adults every year. www.hplct.org.
The Library currently seeks a YOUmedia Mentor.
The YOUmedia Mentor will be part of the team at YOUmedia Hartford, a
digital learning center for teens. The YOUmedia Mentor is an instructor,
artist, and technologist who guides youth as they explore digital media
and library resources. This position will assist with the
implementation and use of various technologies and is also responsible
for trouble-shooting technological difficulties and the set-up for
YOUmedia events. This position ensures the highest level of service is
provided by staff to all customers. Responsibilities include:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Plan, design, write, schedule and lead workshops and project groups in
the arts and/or digital media using music production, video production,
graphic arts, photography, fashion design, game design, and Makerspace
activities. Assist with implementing program offerings with visiting
artists and mentors. Arrange showcases of student work online and in the
YOUmedia center. Keep informed of emerging technologies, current
trends, improved programs and processes to better meet the needs of the
community. Manage and maintain supplies in YOUmedia work areas.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree required. Instructional technology, web or graphic
design, music production, or a related discipline preferred. Experience
working with teens is required, including a demonstrated sensitivity and
commitment to the needs of teens. Minimum one year of experience
teaching digital media is required. Minimum one year of professional
career experience in a related technological field required. Proficiency
in technologies such as music production, video production, graphic
design, photography, game design, fashion design, and/or Makerspace
activities. Proficiencies in more than one discipline is strongly
preferred. Experience using social media technology (i.e. Facebook,
Twitter, YouTube, etc.) is required. Required proficiency in Microsoft
Office suite of products. Access to reliable transportation is required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Experience in arts areas such as spoken work, rap, musical composition,
painting, sculpture, collage, animation, cinema, theater, creative
writing, and/or other areas preferred. Previous library experience is
strongly preferred. Experience in designing course curriculum within a
technology setting is preferred. Ability to prioritize and complete
multiple tasks, and meet program deadlines. Ability to establish and
maintain effective working relationships with individuals and groups,
both professional and non-professional, co-workers, management
personnel, etc. Solid written and verbal communication, listening,
organization and priority setting skills. Ability to provide welcoming
and effective customer service.
To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference YOUmedia Mentor in the subject line of your email.
