Multimedia Specialist

Responsibilities

• Schedules and instructs customers in the use of electronic and multimedia equipment and software programs.
• Assists with tools, equipment, and other technologies related to multimedia and/or makerspace activities.
• Collects a variety of data.
• Promotes library programs and collections to customers.
• Celebrates outreach in the community to raise awareness of library services and programs.
• Plans, develops, and conducts library programs.
• Ensures that the calendar of programs, activities, and events for the department is maintained.
• Performs basic maintenance, troubleshooting or repair on library equipment; reports unresolved issues to supervisor.
• Maintains a safe environment for customers and staff.
• Supports volunteer mentors and helps foster positive relationships with customers.
• Collects data to track innovation and program growth.

Requirements

• One (1) year of multimedia or Makerspace experience.
• Customer Service or public contact experience.
• Two (2) years of hands-on experience with multimedia equipment, Makerspace tools, or in a related STEAM field.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Skills

• Knowledge of technology trends and maintenance, especially those pertaining to the assigned area.
• Knowledge of automated library systems, online tools and resources, and the Internet.
• Ability to engage partners and generate programming.
• Ability to create, plan, develop, organize, and prioritize work assignments for efficient results.
• Ability to describe technical concepts to a non-technical audience.
• Ability to inspire creativity, curiosity, and innovation in a DIY learning environment.
• Ability to supervise customers including but not limited to.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.
• Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).
• Tuition reimbursement.

Pay and Schedule

The pay range for this position is $31.79 to $42.60 per hour. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy. This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA non-exempt position.

Benefits

For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/