Innovation Space Assistant (Part-Time, 30 Hours/Week with Benefits)

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The Schaumburg Township District Library is looking for an Innovation Space Assistant to join our team. This opportunity offers excellent benefits working 30 hours a week, with days, nights and weekends.

The hiring range for this position is $20.51-$24.62 per hour, based on skills and qualifications. Our schedules are based on the needs of the library and could change if and when needed.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Flexible Spending Account for Health and/or Dependent Accounts, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Education Assistance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation Days, Paid Personal Days, Paid Sick Days, Paid Parental Leave, 457 Retirement Plan, Pet Insurance and Legal Plan.

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Innovation Space Manager, the Innovation Space Assistant fosters a creative and user-centered environment while assisting Library customers and staff in accessing Innovation Space services, equipment, and technologies in person and in the community. The Innovation Space Assistant provides technical expertise and assistance with the ongoing development and improvement of Innovation Space services.

This position will work four (4) 7.5 hour days, including Saturdays.

Requirements for All Employees:

Ability to be a team-player and work pleasantly and effectively with all patrons, staff, supervisors, and others

Ability to learn various job functions, perform them correctly, and understand the necessity in overall library operations

Ability to independently function efficiently in a changing and varied environment with frequent interruptions

Ability to exercise good judgment and focus on details

Ability to follow all library policies and procedures

Demonstrates commitment to incorporating principles of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into everyday work

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Staff the Innovation Space during open hours

Provide instructional guidance for patrons using Innovation Space equipment

Maintain inventory of materials for staff and patron use

Implement programming related to innovation equipment and services

Provide training on Innovation Space equipment for staff and patrons

Attends staff meetings and participates in other committee meetings as needed

Maintain and troubleshoot equipment

Cultivate an atmosphere conducive to learning, creating and exploring

Demonstrated proficiency and comfort with a variety of hardware and software products

Comfortable with a hands‑on approach, particularly an ability to improvise with audiences of varied ages, the use of hand tools, electronics, computer software, hardware and various other technologies

Demonstrated ability in physical computing, hardware and software, video and audio production, and desktop fabrication

Ability to work with colleagues in other departments cooperatively, productively, and positively

Education and/or Experience:

Three (3) or more years of previous experience working in a large makerspace is preferred

Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent knowledge and skill in areas related to the responsibilities of the position is preferred

Customer service experience is required

The deadline to apply for the job posting is: July 7, 2026.

Schaumburg Township District Library is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Hours
This position is part-time, working 30 hours per week in four (4) 7.5 hour days, including Saturdays.

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