MakerSpace Assistant

POSTING DATE: June 22, 2026

JOB TITLE: MakerSpace Assistant, Grade 17

LOCATION: Headquarters Library

DATE AVAILABLE: August 1, 2026

SALARY: $2,305 per month (Includes generous benefit package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Weeks A&CM: 8:30-5:30 pm T: 8:30-5:30 pm W: 8:30-6 pm TH: 8:30-6 pm Sat: 9:45-5:15 pm

Weeks B&DSun: 12-5:15 pm T: 8:30-5:30 pm W: 8:30-5:30 pm TH: 8:30-5:30 pm F: 8:30-5:30 pm(NOTE: This schedule is subject to change pending the move into the new Maker Lab location)

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience in libraries and maker spaces.

Essential Functions

• Plans, promotes, and presents innovative programs for the Maker Lab workspaces and/or at off-site visits;
• Shares maker information, activities, and programs through community outreach
• Responsible for maintaining an attractive and engaging environment in the Maker Lab workspaces through high quality patron interactions, dynamic displays, and more
• Provides training for all equipment and troubleshoots technology as needed
• Responsible for Maker Lab, classroom, and workspace closing procedures when scheduled for night and weekend closings
• Participates in department meetings, attends regular training related to library and Maker Space work
• Remains aware of safety and security issues and takes appropriate action as needed
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s Degree preferredor equivalent combination of education and experiencein libraries and maker spaces
• Knowledge and proven experience with a variety of maker activities and/or technology, including (but not limited to) 3d printing (slicing and rendering), archival digitization, laser cutting/etching (e.g.Glowforge,XTool), sewing, embroidery, desktop cutting (e.g. Cricut, Silhouette), digital design (e.g. Adobe, Canva), handicrafts, and/or weaving
• Comfort with learning,utilizing, and teaching others the activities and technologies
• Comfort interacting with a wide range of patrons of all ages and abilities
• Proficient with technology and the ability to troubleshoot equipment and software
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability toestablishdeadlines,monitorprogress, and work well with a team
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to use their personal device for MFA.
• Driver’s license valid in the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach