Makerspace Coordinator

Req ID: 23377
Vacancy Type: Permanent
Number of Positions: 1
Closing Date: 05/07/2023

*This position is currently under review and has been assigned an interim pay grade while bargaining with CUPE 1989 is in progress*

**Job Summary**:
**Duties and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for day to day operations of Central Library's Makerspace including staff, facility, services and resources, and scheduling Makerspace staff at Branch Library Makerspaces.
- Participate in supervision, scheduling, training, and/or evaluation of makerspace staff.
- Participates in the development of system-wide Makerspace training and coordinates and delivers Makerspace training for staff.
- Provide advanced technology support to customers in Library Makerspaces.
- Provides cash handling (including collecting fees, refunds, opening and closing procedure in regards to cash/float counting).
- Coordinate, plan and conduct Makerspace training, class visits, tours and outreach for library customers and partners.
- Coordinate partnership activities and participates in development of partnership requirements.
- Oversees supplies acquisition for makerspace and distribution of shared makerspace equipment.
- Oversees the development of system-wide Makerspace procedures; maintains and updates procedures, coordinates deployment of procedures, communicates changes to procedures.
- Responsible for first level repair support for Makerspace equipment and coordinating second level repaid with external vendors.
- Responsible for fostering a positive and respectful workplace.
- Responsible for the health, safety and security of staff and customers in accordance with occupational health and safety legislation and library policies.
- Participate on system-wide task teams and/or special projects or events.
- Prepare reports and statistics
- Provide reference and reader's advisory at Makerspace service points using library tools and resources such as electronic resources and the integrated library system or triages request to branch/department information staff.
- Works with team and other Mississauga Library and City staff and departments to ensure efficient and effective service.
- Provides input and feedback in development of Makerspace Strategy.
- Other duties as assigned.

**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Masters Degree in Library Science with 1 year of professional experience supplemented by experience developing and delivering technology training in a library setting **OR** Degree/Diploma in education, arts, or a technology field with 3 years' experience as a Supervisor providing customer service and training in the use of technology and digital creation tools.
- Demonstrated experience in delivery of technology training.
- Demonstrated experience in staff supervision and customer service skills
- Demonstrated experience with audio recording, video recording, photo editing and use of digital creation tools.
- Effective interpersonal skills are essential in dealing with the staff and public.
- Effective written and oral skills in English are essential.
- Ability to lead others.
- Professional knowledge in the use of library makerspace resources.
- Demonstrated experience with Mac and PC technology support.
- Some lifting as involved.
- Ability to work for full time staff to include two evenings per week and alternate Saturdays.
- Sunday work may be required.

Hourly Rate/Salary: $81,900 - $94,703 (This is an interim salary which will be confirmed through CUPE 1989 bargaining)

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Work Location: King's Masting

Department/Division/Section: CMS/Community Services Dept, CMS/Mississauga Library, Digital Library Services & Collect

Non-Union/Union: CUPE

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.