The Josh Phillips DMS Internship

Qualifications

• High school diploma and enrollment at Joliet Junior College or University of St. Francis
• True interest in applied digital media technology

Compensation

$17.00 per hour

Additional Responsibilities

• Use available tutorials, manuals, and other materials to increase knowledge of available technology
• Maintain equipment by following defined maintenance and housekeeping procedures as well as troubleshoot and report basic equipment failures and problems
• Execute opening and closing procedures and report major issues to the appropriate staff person

Interests and Skills

• Spanish speaking skills are a definite plus
• Enrolled at Joliet Junior College or University of St. Francis

Interests and Experience

• Customer service orientation
• Enthusiasm for working with audiovisual technology in a public setting

Application

To Apply: Please send a brief, thoughtful cover letter and an updated resume to DMS Manager Patrick Maloney - pmaloney@jolietlibrary.org - by Friday, August 14, 2026, at 5pm.

About the Role

The Joliet Public Library’s Digital Media Studio, located at the downtown Ottawa Street building, is seeking a creative and customer service oriented college student for a fall internship. The student must be enrolled at either Joliet Junior College or the University of St. Francis. The DMS and its adjacent spaces include a common area, an Art Studio, a Collaboration Room, a Recording Studio, and a Green Screen Room. The ideal team player will enjoy working with audiovisual technology in a public setting.

Responsibilities

• Aid and train patrons in using all available equipment and services
• Enforce the Library’s policies concerning the use of the Digital Media Studio
• Aid with staffing the Digital Media Studio information desk
• Aid with programming opportunities
• Attend staff meetings
• Help with implementing programs
• Compile materials, supplies, and resources for programs
• Design and prepare displays
• Answer telephone calls in a courteous and helpful manner
• Track and report specified statistics

Schedule

Temporary (September through December), part-time (maximum of 20-hours a week) position. Final schedule to be determined in conjunction with the DMS Manager.