Overview
The New York Public Library is looking for talented tech instructors, trainers, or industry professionals to join our team and help New Yorkers achieve their tech skills. This position is for someone interested in community development through education. You will be supporting adult learners of diverse careers, educational backgrounds, and cultures as they embark on their desire to upskill in technology. The NYPL offers technology classes in more than 80 libraries across the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. Topics include MS Office, Internet basics, coding languages, graphic design, 3D printing, audio production, video production, podcasting, and more.
Principal Responsibilities
The Technology Instructor provides support in the following areas:
Designs, schedules, promotes and conducts instructor-led technology training classes throughout the NYPL branch libraries
Prepares equipment and materials for training, creates and/or updates materials as needed
Uses effective classroom training techniques, promoting active learning, adapting instruction to meet the needs of learners, and encouraging individual practice.
Collaborates with other Technology Instructors to continuously enhance technical instructional delivery, presentation skills and content
Provides attendance reports of all classes conducted
Assists with digital literacy training for other library staff
Travels throughout Manhattan, Staten Island and the Bronx to deliver trainings, as needed
Performs ad-hoc project related duties as required
Required Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of two years relevant work experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum Qualifications
Prior experience teaching/instructing/training adults for related technology products and services
The ability to instruct in a “hands-off” manner, letting users learn by doing
Ability to teach in both traditional classroom and virtual classroom setting
Extensive knowledge of Mac and PC platforms
Strong aptitude for learning new and emerging technologies quickly
Demonstrated ability to use and provide assistance for:
Windows 10 and MS Office 2019
Adobe CC
HTML/CSS and/or Python
Video editing and/or audio production software
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of:
Javascript, RWD, jQuery,Bootstrap, Python and/or Ruby
Adobe Captivate or Articulate Storyline
Adobe Premiere or equivalent
Ableton and/or Pro Tools
VR/AR and/or Unity
CAD software
Knowledge of New York metropolitan area
All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values:
Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
Be Resourceful in solving problems
Be Curious in all aspects of your work
Work Environment
Office setting
Public library setting
Physical Duties
Limited physical effort is required
Light lifting required
Will require travel within NYC
Hours
35 hours per week
1pm - 9pm (4 days during week and one 7 hour shift on a Saturday or Sunday.
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