Library - Rockwood Library Makerspace… at Multnomah… · Gresham

Summary: Multnomah County is seeking a Library Intern for the Rockwood Library Makerspace Program. The intern will assist staff in providing programs and support for teens in a collaborative learning environment, focusing on the use of creative technologies and fostering community engagement. 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 Required Qualifications: - Comfortable and excited about learning new creative skills - Enjoy building positive mentoring relationships with teens - Enjoy talking with people and providing information and instruction to groups and individuals - Enjoy working with technology and crafts - Open 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 Preferred Qualifications: - 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 Required Skills: Makerspace tools proficiency, Creative technologies Important Skills: Mentoring relationships Nice-to-Have Skills: Cultural competency Benefits: TriMet Passes are available for interns taking public transit to Rockwood Library.