The YOUmedia Mentor at YOUmedia Hartford is an instructor, artist, and technologist who guides teens with exploring digital media and library resources. The Mentor plans and leads workshops and project groups in arts and digital media, troubleshoots technological difficulties, and assists with program implementation. The role requires arranging showcases of student work, staying up-to-date with emerging technologies and trends, and managing supplies in YOUmedia work areas. The YOUmedia Mentor plays a critical role in ensuring excellent service to all customers and meeting the community's needs.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS/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.
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: Music Production Instructor OR Digital Arts Instructor in the subject line of your email.
Appointment Rate: $19.96
