Exhibits Specialist

 Exhibits Specialist

Pay Grade: 46
Compensation/Benefits: $22.37- $30.26/hr; Full-time benefits
FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
Hours: 40 hrs/wk, Full-Time
Location: LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley, CO 80631 

Department: Branch Services
Supervisor: Branch Manager
Supervises: None
Deadline for Application: March 17, 2025 

Role:  

Responsible for customer service, exhibit maintenance and fabrication in the Children’s Innovation space at LINC. Maintains the functionality and appearance of exhibits and creates an inventory of consumables. This position provides support across the department and works with team members to complete projects on time and to the highest quality.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:  

35% - PATRON ASSISTANCE – Serves as the first point of contact for patrons in assistance with using the Children’s Innovation space. Provides information and instructions on various exhibits. Provides one-on-one assistance upon request. (Essential)

30% - MAINTENANCE OF CHILDREN’S INNOVATION EXHIBITS & EQUIPMENT - Accountable for maintaining, cleaning, repairing, and improving all existing experiences. Conducts scheduled and reactive exhibit repairs and participates in maintaining the health, performance, and enhancement of existing exhibits. Responsible for managing the inventory of consumables and regularly refreshing exhibit supplies. (Essential)  

15% - FABRICATION & INSTALLATION - Performs in-house fabrication and finishing departmental projects. Working with the team, the ES supports planning and timelines for exhibit fabrication and installation, ensuring this phase of the process is done in an orderly, timely and minimally disruptive manner. This work also includes responsibility for the maintenance of a clean, safe shop during the fabrication process. (Essential)

15% - IN-BRANCH PROGRAMMING - Under the guidance of a supervisor, develops informative and entertaining passive and active programs by using project management and outcomes-based planning and evaluation tools; assists in delivering programs to audiences within the library; builds & maintains relationships with community partners; assists Community Relations and Marketing with recruiting attendees to provide benefit to patrons, to promote use of library resources and represent the library district to the community. (Essential)  

5% - OTHER DUTIES – Assists with providing website content, creating displays, and promoting the Children’s Innovation Space within LINC. Improving and expanding community engagement; Assists Supervisor to ensure the smooth operation of the department.  (Non-Essential)  

Minimum Requirements:

Education: 

Associate’s Degree 

Experience:  

One year of similar or related experience  

Able to read, write, and speak Spanish fluently (preferred)  

Or any combination of education and experience which provides the success factors.  

District Success Factors:  

Focuses on the customer  

Initiative  

Contributes to a positive work environment  

Strategic thinking  

Pursues personal development    

Continuous improvement  

Takes pride in the workplace  

Emotionally intelligent  

Tactful  

Knowledge of public library operations  

Creativity   

Job Success Factors:  

Knowledge of public libraries or museums   

Knowledge of fabrication and equipment maintenance        

Skill in using and troubleshooting a variety of computers and mobile electronic devices  

Skill in Windows, MS Office Suite, and Publisher   

Skill in using Innovative Interfaces, Inc’s Sierra or another comparable automated library system  

Skill in customer services including dealing with difficult patrons and volatile situations  

Able to operate various office equipment including copiers  

Able to plan and conduct age-appropriate programming  

Able to use good judgment  

Able to work in teams  

Able to work with confidential information  

Able to foster a nonjudgmental, supportive environment for a diverse population of users by using patience and effective communication to assure a positive learning experience  

Physical Success Factors:  

Able to push a fully loaded book-cart weighing up to 200 lbs.  

Able to lift 50 lbs.

Benefits: 

Medical Insurance 

Dental Insurance 

Vision Insurance 

Life Insurance 

Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance 

Short-Term Disability 

Long-Term Disability 

401(a) Defined Contribution Retirement Plan 

457 Deferred Compensation Plan 

Flexible Spending Accounts for transportation, dependent care and medical expenses 

Tuition Reimbursement 

Paid Leave 

This Job Description is not a complete statement of all duties and responsibilities comprising this position.