MAKERSPACE SPECIALIST 
part-time 20 hours/ week  Tuesday-Saturday $24.79/hr.

The Fair Play Studio is opening in September and we need a high-tech person to lead this new effort. We are seeking an innovative, hands-on, and community-focused Makerspace Specialist to help inspire creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning through Ruby Sisson Public Library's makerspace, Fair Play Studio. As a member of the Youth Services team, you will support engaging maker education programs for children, teens, and adults while providing exceptional service in the Studio. The ideal candidate enjoys teaching others, is comfortable using makerspace technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, sewing machines, and other creative tools, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to mentor youth, facilitate equipment trainings and Open Studios, encourage creative exploration, and help cultivate an inclusive makerspace where community members of all ages can discover new skills, solve problems, and bring their ideas to life. 

If you are interested in this position, please send your resume along with a meaningful cover letter in which you tell us why you are the perfect person to join our team.  Email director@pagosalibrary.org  with questions or to apply.

Position opened until filled.

 

Full Job Description

Makerspace Specialist

(PT - 20 hr/wk)

We are seeking an innovative, hands-on, and community-focused Makerspace Specialist to help inspire creativity, curiosity, and lifelong learning through Ruby Sisson Public Library's makerspace, Fair Play Studio. As a member of the Youth Services team, you will support engaging maker education programs for children, teens, and adults while providing exceptional service in the Studio. The ideal candidate enjoys teaching others, is comfortable using makerspace technologies such as 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, sewing machines, and other creative tools, and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to mentor youth, facilitate equipment trainings and Open Studios, encourage creative exploration, and help cultivate an inclusive makerspace where community members of all ages can discover new skills, solve problems, and bring their ideas to life. 

Key Purpose/Summary:

This position is part of RSL’s Youth Services Department that delivers programming and library services to children, teens, and their families. They also contribute to the design, planning, and implementation of the vision for a full range of high impact programs for youth in alignment with the overall strategic plan of RSL. 

In addition to supporting Youth Services programming, this position will help staff the Studio.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Program Development, Management, and Delivery - 80% of time

• Support in the creation, design, and implementation of programs for children and teens based on connected learning principles with special emphasis on 21st Century and social emotional skill development.
• Support in the development and implementation of programs and services to meet the needs of patrons and the community.
• Actively staff Equipment Trainings and Open Studios.
• Provide regular updates to the Library Assistant Director on makerspace usage, needs, and challenges.
• Provide direct assistance to patrons including the use of makerspace tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, and other technology.
• Create an inviting, fun, and safe environment for youth and adults that inspires learning and creativity.

• Help facilitate workflow and successful delivery of ongoing, drop-in, and one-time-only programs.  
• Assist with Youth Services data and outcomes collection and contribute to reports and analysis as needed.
• Mentor and coach youth and provide direct student support.

Community Outreach, Communications, and Marketing - 10% of time

• Visit schools, organizations, and agencies outside of the library as needed.
• Actively recruit Youth and Families to participate in programs and assist them with registration as needed.

Library/Patron Services - 10% of time

• Actively staff the Studio and enforce Library and specific policies within the space as needed.
• Communicate and collaborate with library staff on areas related to service to youth and families and contribute to overall library goals.
• Participate in all staff and department meetings and committees as required.

Additional Skills & Responsibilities:

• Consummate team-player who will help identify, nurture, and achieve shared goals with RSL staff, partners, and Youth.
• Comfort with agile program development -- be willing to take risks and pilot projects, evaluate success and failures, and revise.
• Lifelong learner with a demonstrated commitment to continuous learning and supporting an institutional culture of learning. Actively seeks out and participates in yearly professional development opportunities.
• Ability to adapt to change and able to handle multiple competing projects, priorities, and tasks. The duties of this position may evolve over time based on varying funding sources, community needs, and other factors.  
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communications, including the ability to exercise tact and diplomacy and comfort working in a multicultural environment. 
• Working knowledge of the educational/cognitive, and social/emotional needs of youth; ability to translate those needs and interests into effective library programs and services.  
• Knowledge of current trends in youth development.
• Detail-oriented organizer with experience tracking progression of programs and activities that require collaboration and cooperation of others from planning to implementation.
• Experience in data collection and reporting and strong computer and technology skills.
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus.
• Check email daily and respond to emails in a timely manner.
• Support and practice RSL’s stated values and demonstrate and share RSL’s commitment to being an all-inclusive organization. 
• Other duties as agreed upon between the employee and their manager.

Education & Experience Required: 

• Experience using makerspace tools, including 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters, sewing machines, and other technology.
• Google applications (Gmail, Meet, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms) and other various Google applications experience required.
• Comfort with Microsoft Word, basic use of Excel
• Knowledge of Zoom, Google Meet or other web-conferencing software or applications.

Additional Requirements:

• Willing to work a varied schedule that includes evening and weekend hours.
• Position Location – Pagosa Springs, Colorado, with in-state off-site programming/meetings 
• Physical requirements – ability to occasionally lift/move up to 25 lbs.

 

 

Job Posting Requirements

This position is: Part-time, non-exempt

Hours:  20 scheduled hours per week. 

Tuesday through Friday : 2:00-6:00pm
Saturday 8am-12pm

Hourly Rate: $24.79/hour

Reporting to: Library Assistant Director

Benefits: Prorated PTO, 8 hours per month, EAP

COVER LETTER IS REQUIRED

Please submit a cover letter and resume by August 15, 2026 to director@pagosalibrary.org

About the hiring process: Application will be open until the position is filled. The interview process includes: application submission review, in-person interview with the team and reference checks (approximately a 2 week process after the application deadline). 

Equal Opportunity

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at the Ruby Sisson Public Library are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities.  RSL is committed to a policy of non-discrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or medical or common conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, familial status, national origin, ancestry, age (40 and above), disability, veteran status, military service, application for military service, genetic information, receipt of free medical care, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. RSL will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities, in accordance with applicable law.