Library - Rockwood Library Makerspace Program Assistant Internship

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$15.45 - $30.00 Hourly
Department:
Library Department
Job Type:
Intern
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
March 25, 2024
The Opportunity:
Library - Rockwood Library Makerspace Program Assistant Internship
Pay Rate: $24/hour
Job Type: Temporary College Intern
Duration:June through September 2024
Approximate schedule: About 15-25 hours/week.
Schedule may be flexible within these parameters:
Tuesday - Friday 12:00 - 6:00
Saturday - 9:00 -5:00
Work location:Rockwood Library Makerspace, 17917 SE Stark, Portland
TriMet Passes are available if transportation to County facilities is required.
Eligibility requirements and more details found on our College to County website.
Overview:
The Rockwood Library Makerspace is a collaborative learning environment at Rockwood Library with an emphasis on middle and high school learners. We offer access to cool technology (3D printers, laser cutter/engraver, and more), workshops and camps, adult and teen mentors, project ideas, art supplies, and a space for teens to hang out. The makerspace specializes in connecting teens' personal passions and interests to new skills and innovative equipment to make anything possible. We are looking for an enthusiastic and creative assistant to work with staff to provide programs and support for teens in the makerspace.
Internship Description & Responsibilities:

• Assist staff in the Rockwood Library makerspace
• Support public programs for teens, adults and families
• Work on makerspace related projects
• Research creative curriculum and projects
• Support Rockwood staff with makerspace outreach efforts
• Provide culturally appropriate and responsive assistance to the diverse community that is the geographic center of Multnomah County's Rockwood neighborhood.

Learning Outcomes:

• Develop strong problem solving skills through hands-on co-creation with patrons.
• Learn how to create 3D prints, laser cuts, vinyl stickers, and gain proficiency in the library's maker tools.
• Develop leadership and communication skills in working with the public, especially teens.

The Ideal Candidate will:

• Be comfortable and enthusiastic working with teens and adults in the library.
• Be excited about learning and using creative technologies.
• Have the ability to work independently with minimal supervision as well as the ability to collaborate within a team environment.
• Communicate, understand, and follow written and oral instructions; ask questions if unclear.
• Be flexible, cooperative, and able to adapt and thrive in a changing environment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Required:

• Comfortable and excited about trying new creative things.
• Enjoy building positive mentoring relationships with teens attending drop in.
• Enjoy talking with people and providing information and instruction to groups and individuals.
• Enjoy working with technology and crafts.
• Able to troubleshoot technology and problem solve with staff.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with people from different cultures.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

About Multnomah County Library:
Multnomah County Library transforms lives and is essential to the health and success of the community. We respect the past, are attentive to the present and are genuinely excited about the future. We're a forward-looking library, engaged in and energized by the challenges and opportunities facing public libraries in the next several years.
We are the oldest public library west of the Mississippi, with a history that reaches back to 1864. Today, the Central Library and 18 neighborhood libraries that make up the library system house 700 computer search stations for the public and a collection of two million books and other library materials.
As Oregon's largest public library, MCL serves nearly one-fifth of the state's population with a wide variety of programs and services.
To read more about us, please visit our website at www.multcolib.org.
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans' Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans' preference. Review our veterans' preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Cole Whitehurst
Email:
cole.whitehurst@multco.us
Phone:
+1 (971) 2713709
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
Job Profile:
8007 - College Intern