Associate Manager, Teen Technology and Design

Description

Job Summary

In support of the New York Public Library’s Teens 360º Initiative, the Teen Technology and Design department aims to equip staff with the skills and resources needed to engage teens in creative, interest-driven, technology-based learning in which they express themselves, and build marketable skills such as digital media content creation. Reporting to the Manager of Teen Technology & Design, the Associate Manager will play a critical role in supporting the department’s efforts in amplifying teen voices by assisting in establishing a strong community of practice amongst NYPL’s teen-serving branch staff in technology education through trainings, resources, activity guides, and tool selection.

We are looking for someone we can count on to :

Own :

• Innovative, flexible programming for teens that centers technology skill building, leadership, voice, play, and connection to their community and peers
• Professional development and resources for staff across our 88 neighborhood locations, which equip staff with the skills and tools needed to offer experiences and programs in which teens learn and create through digital media production, analog and digital making, and other STEAM activities.
• The management and maintenance of current and incoming inventory

Teach :

Learn :

Improve :

Some expectations for this role are that within :

1 month , this person will :

3 months , this person will :

6 months and beyond , this person will :

Responsibilities :

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education and Certifications

Required Experience

Required Skills

Computer Programming (Python, Scratch)

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Core Values

All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :

Work Environment

Physical Duties

Pre-Placement Physical Required?

Union / Non Union

Non-Union

FLSA Status

Exempt

Schedule

This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

The New York Public Library Salary Statement

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Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locations—including research and branch libraries—throughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

Salary : $70,000