ideaLAB Teen Tech - Hadley Branch

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The Denver Public Library (DPL) is a growing urban library system that serves the City & County of Denver. DPL sees more than 4 million visitors every year across its 27 locations, serves Denver's most vulnerable communities through outreach and mobile services, hosts thousands of programs a year and manages a collection of more than 1.4 million physical and digital materials.We believe a strong library is vital for a strong community. DPL is committed to serving the evolving needs of Denverites through inspired programming, diverse collections, culturally-representative spaces and equitable policies & procedures.
Located in the Mar Lee neighborhood bordering Ruby Hill on the west corner of Federal Boulevard and Jewel Avenue, the Hadley Branch Library is a 13,000 square-foot public library that's part of the Denver Public system that opened its doors in 1964. Our team consists of highly dedicated staff who are supportive, friendly, and collaborative with a sense of humor. The Hadley Library serves a highly diverse community that mainly speaks Spanish & Vietnamese besides English. On a given day, our customers visit our branch to access the internet, browse and check out materials, utilize our study rooms, print out documents, or pursue their creativity in our ideaLAB.
DPL is hiring a Teen Tech to support and assist staff in the Hadley Branch ideaLAB, a makerspace which offers creative tools and equipment to customers of all ages and backgrounds. The Teen Tech will help staff guide customers through maker based projects and activities, with an emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math (STEAM). They will assist with set up and clean up of open labs and structured programs. The Teen Tech will create a positive relationship with staff and customers (children, teens, and adults), with the opportunity to undertake other projects, as interest and time permits.
About You
Must be between the ages of 14-17.
Live, go to school, or be homeschooled in or near the Central Park neighborhood.
Ability to work with people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly grades K-5.
Interest in technology, which could include: computers, music recording, coding, digital arts, video game design, 3D design and printing, laser cutting, soldering, and electronics.
Interest in making, which could include: sewing, textiles, jewelry, art, drawing, painting, and general craft.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively on projects in the lab.
A desire to learn, to be creative and innovative.
This position is 10 hours per week, year round. During the school year, the schedule will include some after school hours and Saturday afternoons. During the summer, the schedule will be mutually decided upon based on the needs of open lab hours.
Denver Public Library's ideaLABs are makerspaces: free community spaces to make things. Customers can use the tools, equipment, and supplies in the ideaLABs to produce videos, create games, sew, learn about electronics, and much more. ideaLABs provide the tools and resources needed to make all kinds of creative projects happen!
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The schedule will be determined by the needs of the department and will include evening and weekend hours.
This posting will remain open until filled. Please submit your application at your earliest convenience in order to be considered.
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LG2888 Library Aide
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$15.87 per hour
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Denver Public Library
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