Flathead Valley Community College is hiring: Library Makerspace Assistant (Fall

Library Makerspace Assistant (Fall 2025)

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Library Makerspace Assistant (Fall 2025)

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DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION OF JOB:

Library, Broussard Family Library and Learning Commons, BL 201, FVCC Kalispell Campus

Eligibility

Students must be Work Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)

Job Title

Library Makerspace Assistant

DEPARTMENT AND LOCATION OF JOB:

Library, Broussard Family Library and Learning Commons, BL 201, FVCC Kalispell Campus

Eligibility

Students must be Work Study Eligible (as determined by Financial Aid)

Start Date

This position will start Fall Semester 2025

Length Of Employment

Academic Calendar Year 2025/2026

Pay Range

$14.00 to $15.00 per hour depending on experience

Work Schedule

Flexible schedule Monday through Sunday, with varied hours including evenings and weekends depending on student schedule. This position may work up to 19 hours per week.

Dress Code

Casual wear with appropriate coverage

Position Purpose/Role

Supports the Library operations by providing technical and general assistance in the FVCC Makerspace

Position Duties

Provides general services and technical assistance to Makerspace users

Duties May Include

• Assist in planning Makerspace workshop offerings
• Teaching Makerspace workshops
• Navigating and learning various Makerspace technology
• Creating lesson plans and handouts to accompany workshops
• Assists in troubleshooting technology
• Assists Library users with Makerspace activities
• Shelves books, DVDs and periodicals;
• Monitors use of resources
• Provides general information on Makerspace and Library policies and procedures
• Provides assistance at the circulation desk by checking items in and out
• Performs filing and data processing
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Current FVCC student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credits per semester, and
• Basic skills in the use of Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel, and office and technology skills, and ability and willingness to learn new programs, and
• Ability to provide quality customer service and interact in a pleasant and professional manner and ability to positively work with students, faculty, staff, and community partners, and
• Ability to work independently with a minimal level of supervision as well as in a team environment, and
• Ability to problem-solve and be self-motivated, and
• Possess good organizational skills, and
• Desire and willingness to learn new technology skills and maintain technology equipment
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a library
• Research skills
• Teaching experience
• Familiarity with 3D printing or laser engraving
• Experience with coding and/or robotics
  
  

Student Skill Development

Communication skills, critical thinking, effective reasoning, planning, technology, social responsibility

Predicted Outcome

Practical competence, critical thinking, collaboration, communicating effectively, technological competence

Student Employment Guidelines

• Students must be enrolled in a minimum of six (6) credits for fall or spring semester to qualify for student employment.
• Students may not work beyond 19 hours per week during semester.
• Student workers shall be actively engaged; no use of cell phones (except in case of emergency) or social media.
• Student workers shall demonstrate a commitment to the job with adherence to work schedule, effective communication/interpersonal skills, and quality customer service skills to be a representative of FVCC.
  
  

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: FVCC is an equal opportunity employer. It is FVCC's policy that all individuals are entitled to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, creed, political ideas, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran’s status, service in the uniformed services as defined by state and federal law, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry except as authorized by law. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring practices, appraisal systems, promotions, and training and career development programs, as required by federal and state laws.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS FOR PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: FVCC provides reasonable accommodations upon request to qualified individuals with disabilities during all phases of employment including the application and selection process. No applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.

ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING APPLICATION: Students who need assistance in applying for current job opportunities may contact Valerie Clement, Human Resources Partner, Recruitment, vclement@fvcc.edu or 406-756-3985.

Student employment offers students a growth opportunity to prepare them for future careers and as ambassadors of Flathead Valley Community College.

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