Makerspace Manager

Description

BLDG 61 and STUDIO 24 are nationally renowned, free community workshops within the Boulder Public Library District (BPLD) that provide maker education and technology to the public in a creative and inclusive environment. The makerspaces regularly host workshops, programs, and special events.

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The BPLD is committed to advancing equity in our diverse community by providing accessible programs, print and digital materials, tools and technology, and educational opportunities. Across our five current locations, we are proud to offer resources such as a makerspace, art galleries, outdoor learning areas, a multimedia local history archive, community literacy programs, and a theater. BPLD strives to be a safe and welcoming place to all staff and patrons alike.

Through outreach, community partnerships, and volunteer-driven programs, we seek to adapt our services to those who may experience barriers to visiting our physical locations.

We circulate more than 1.5 million items annually, but we believe that a library is more than a place to borrow free materials. As a vital civic space, we provide opportunities for our more than 500,000 yearly visitors to study, host meetings, meet new people or try new experiences, and connect with essential local services.

Our employees are part of a vibrant, uplifting workplace culture that honors the joy and commitment of meaningful public service, while still caring for the needs of the individual. Our work is highly collaborative, adaptive, inquisitive, and is always ongoing. We are passionate individuals with diverse backgrounds, interests, and experiences, and we are dedicated to our mission of connecting people, ideas, and information to transform lives and strengthen our community.

This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, exempt, at-will position with the opportunity to work in the BLDG 61 Makerspace at the Main Library and in the STUDIO 24 Makerspace at the North Boulder (No

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This role may be required to work occasional evenings and weekends based on community needs.

The Makerspace Manager is responsible for planning, implementing, promoting and evaluating makerspace programs for patrons of all ages. The Manager provides the vision and collaborative direction for STEAM programs system-wide, oversees the short- and long-term operations, safety and programs of library makerspaces; develops and fosters community relationships to increase the appeal, attendance and overall customer satisfaction of library maker and STEAM programs.

• Establishes a cohesive vision and program plan for the makerspaces by developing, organizing, scheduling, implementing, and evaluating engaging and innovative maker and STEAM programs for patrons of all ages that are appealing and relevant to community interests and aligned with library goals. (20%)
• Coordinates program logistics with makerspace staff including booking presenters, organizing equipment and supply set-up and take down, and creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for patrons. Promotes programs through appropriate channels, including program booklet, online newsletter, social media, etc. (20%)
• Oversees all operations of the makerspaces including ordering, maintaining inventory and storage of program tools and supplies; administering a sustainable system for equipment maintenance by vendors and staff; developing and implementing safety, equipment and other training and procedures, and providing individual and group coaching and instruction to patrons and volunteers of all ages, levels and abilities. Maintains current, advanced knowledge of all tools, materials and processes available in the spaces.
  
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• Fosters community collaborations with individuals and organizations to design relevant, meaningful programs. (15%)
• Serves as a STEAM program and informal learning environments expert; leads makerspace staff to plan for STEAM resources for use system-wide; and provides guidance, strategic support and planned coordination with other work groups for STEAM programs creating a work environment that fosters innovation and collaboration. (15%)
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