The New York Public Library

Public library offering research resources

Associate Manager - Teen Technology and Design

Corporate & Technical Training +1Posted on Nov 10

Full-timeNew York, NY, USA$70k - $76k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A master's degree in Education, Library Sciences, Digital Media, Computer Science, or a related field is required.
At least 3 years of experience working with teens from diverse populations is required; experience in a library, school, or nonprofit setting is preferred.
Experience implementing and managing educational programming is required; experience with teens in creative technology, digital literacy, media production, STEAM, or a related field is preferred.
Experience teaching or facilitating hands-on workshops for teens and/or educators is required.
Familiarity with some creative technology tools and willingness to learn more is required, including music/audio production tools such as recording studios, Ableton, ProTools, Logic Pro, or other digital audio workstations; mirrorless or DSLR cameras, Adobe Photoshop, or Lightroom; BlackMagic Cinema cameras, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, or other nonlinear video editors; Bambu or other FDM 3-D printers, 3Doodler 3-D pens, TinkerCAD, or other computer-aided design software; Procreate or Adobe Suite; sewing or embroidery machines; and Python, Scratch, Arduino, or Raspberry Pi.
Willingness to learn new technologies and software as needed is required.
Strong organizational and time-management skills, including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously, are required.
Strong written and oral communication skills are required.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively across Library departments and projects is required.
Demonstrated interest in working with teens and young adults is required.
Familiarity with New York City neighborhoods and willingness to travel to library branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island are required.

Responsibilities

Develop curriculum for and facilitate professional development trainings to help teen-serving library staff use creative technology tools at their branches, including 3-D printers, recording studio technology, and silkscreen printing.
Write and design clear instructional materials and guides for teen library programs.
Coordinate logistics for creative technology education initiatives, including purchasing and receiving equipment, scheduling installations at branch libraries, and communicating expectations to internal partners.
Facilitate meetings and conduct outreach to teen-serving library staff to understand and support their needs around specific programming goals and initiatives.
Provide troubleshooting support for teen-facing creative technology tools in branch libraries.
Collaborate with the Teen Technology and Design team and the broader Young Adult Programs and Services department to generate and implement ideas for future creative technology programs and initiatives.
Occasionally support teen-serving staff by co-facilitating a teen library program.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

Experience implementing and managing educational programming with teens in creative technology, digital literacy, media production, STEAM, or a related field.
Experience working with teens in a library, school, or nonprofit setting.

Overview

As part of the Young Adult Programs & Services team, the Teen Technology and Design team (TTAD) supports digital media and creative technology education initiatives for teens across the New York Public Library’s (NYPL) 88 branch libraries, with a special focus on our 30 Teen Centers across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Through these initiatives, NYPL provides teens with access to creative tech tools and resources for music and audio production, photography and videography, 3-D printing, fabrication technologies, and more.

Reporting to the Manager of Teen Technology and Design, the Associate Manager supports these initiatives by providing hands-on trainings in creative technology to teen-serving library staff, creating guides and resources for tech programs, and maintaining and expanding the tools and equipment available to teens. The Associate Manager works closely with branch libraries to engage teens in creative, interest-driven learning where they can gain new skills, explore new ways to express themselves, and use creative technology tools to foster a sense of fun, play, and belonging.

Some expectations for this role are that within:

1 month, this person will:

Understand the landscape of young adult programs and services at NYPL branches
Learn about the current portfolio of creative technology education initiatives run by the TTAD team
Gain basic familiarity with the range of tools and softwares supported by the Teen Tech & Design team

3 months, this person will:

Facilitate hands-on creative technology trainings and tutorials for teen-serving branch staff
Support select creative technology education initiatives by working with the other Associate Managers to develop creative technology programming ideas, coordinate logistics, and work with branch staff to distribute and maintain relevant equipment

6 months and beyond, this person will:

Develop curriculum and facilitate hands-on creative technology trainings and tutorials for teen-serving branch staff
Own creative technology education initiatives by developing creative technology programming ideas, coordinating logistics, and working with staff to distribute and maintain relevant equipment

Responsibilities:

Develop curriculum for and facilitate professional development trainings for teen-serving library staff to more confidently use creative technology tools at their branches (e.g., 3-D printers, recording studio technology, silkscreen printing)
Write and design clear instructional materials and guides for teen library programs
Coordinate logistics for creative technology education initiatives, including purchasing and receiving equipment, scheduling installations at branch libraries, and communicating expectations to internal partners
Facilitate meetings and outreach to teen-serving library staff to better understand and support their needs around specific programming goals and initiatives
Provide troubleshooting support for teen-facing creative technology tools in branch libraries
Collaborate with the TTAD team and broader Young Adult Programs and Services department to generate and implement ideas for future creative technology programs and initiatives
Occasionally support teen-serving staff by co-facilitating a teen library program directly
Perform other related duties as assigned

Required Education & Certifications

Master’s Degree in Education, Library Sciences, Digital Media, Computer Science, or a related field

Required Experience

3+ years of experience working with teens from diverse populations, preferably in a library, school, or non-profit setting
Experience implementing and managing educational programming, preferably with teens in creative technology, digital literacy, media production, STEAM or a related field
Experience teaching or facilitating hands-on workshops for teens and/or educators

Required Skills

Familiarity with some of the following creative technology tools and willingness to learn more:
- Music/audio production (recording studios, Ableton, ProTools, Logic Pro, or other DAWs)
- Photography (mirrorless or DSLR cameras, Adobe Photoshop or Lightroom)
- Videography and filmmaking (BlackMagic Cinema cameras, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, or other NLE video editors)
- 3-D printing and design (Bambu or other FDM 3-D printers, 3Doodler 3-D pens, TinkerCAD or other CAD softwares)
- Digital art and design (Procreate, Adobe Suite)
- Fiber arts (sewing machines, embroidery machines)
- Coding and robotics (Python, Scratch, Arduino, Raspberry Pi)
Willingness to learn new technologies and softwares as needed
Excellent organizational skills and time management skills including ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively across many different Library departments and projects.
Demonstrated interest in working with teens and young adults
Familiarity with New York City neighborhoods and a willingness to travel to library branches across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island

Managerial/Supervisory Responsibilities

Potential supervisory responsibilities for up to 3 part-time employees

About the Company

The New York Public Library

Public library offering research resources

NYPL provides free access to books, digital resources, research facilities, and educational programs across its branches and research centers. People can get a library card, use the online catalogs, access digital resources, attend events, and visit library buildings to study or research. It distinguishes itself with a large urban library system that combines extensive special collections, in-person and digital resources, and public programs at scale, all accessible at no cost. Its goal is universal access to information and culture and to support lifelong learning and literacy for NYC residents and visitors.

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Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1895

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