General Description
A paraprofessional position charged with engaging the community through STEM programs that support learning, creativity, and innovation, as well as personal, social, and community development. Programming is to be consistent and seamless from branch to branch and offer standardized levels of training. The position requires a flexible schedule, including days, evenings and weekends.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Plans, markets, conducts and facilitate STEM programs for adults, teens and tweens at all Clay County Library locations
Remains up-to-date on current technological trends and regularly incorporates new technologies into programming
Plans and leads computer classes, one-on-one technology assistance and database walkthroughs for patrons
Leads and teaches several programs per month, including obtaining and preparing all necessary materials
Hosts orientations for staff and patrons and assists patrons in the Digital Conversion and Photo Labs
Collaborates with community partners to offer relevant, partner-led programs
Participates in outreach by leading and promoting programs outside of the library branches
Assesses programs by keeping a record of attendance and feedback and by logging statistical information
Maintains catalog of ongoing programs; introduces new programs and events that respond to patron and community demand
Engages community partners, patrons and staff in the promotion of library programs
Contributes to collection development in conjunction with Administration
Sets up and cleans up program space, assists presenters and ensures that presenters and patrons have a positive experience
Works with Branch Managers to coordinate dates and times for programs, as well as setup and takedown of required spaces
Collaborates with Young Adult Librarian, Programming Associates and other staff regarding programming of mutual interest
Attends continuing education programs
Performs other duties as assigned
Bachelor’s Degree or higher in education, computer science or closely-related field
Minimum of two years’ experience in a library setting
Experience with library programming (Preferred)
Experience with coding (Preferred)
A valid State of Florida driver’s license with a clean driving record
Preference may be given to candidates with demonstrable experience working in a school, conference center or public venue in a similar function
Any combination of education and experience may be substituted, so long as it provides the desired skills, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job
Physical address where the job position is located.
To apply, fill out the application located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/claycounty/jobs/2958229/programming-associate-stem?page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs.