YOUmedia Mentor, Part-Time - Hartford Public Library. REPOSTED. 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.
