Head of Innovation Services

Are you a creative, tech-savvy individual who loves teaching people of all ages about tinkering and crafting? Is DIY a part of your DNA? Glenview Public Library is looking for just such an individual to head up its new Department of Innovation Services. This is an exciting opportunity to build and develop a new “maker” team to support the Library’s Innovation Center that will begin Construction in January, 2020. The Head of Innovation Services is responsible for all aspects of managing the new department, including developing, fostering and maintaining an effective employee team, creating a plan to identify community maker needs, and developing/executing programs within that plan. Responsibilities also include providing “hands-on” teaching and training for staff and patrons, purchasing all necessary tools and materials for the Innovation Center as well as coordinating, planning, and participating in cross-departmental programming, committees, and projects. The Head of Innovation Services must also have the ability to troubleshoot and/or repair basic equipment. Experience with two or more of the following technologies: laser cutting and engraving, 3D printing, robotics, digital design software, fiber arts, CNC fabrication or other recognized Makerspace technologies required. Interest in or experience with micro-controller platforms such as Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Micro: bit or similar products also required. Excellent written and oral skills to communicate effectively with all levels of organizational leadership, in addition to a demonstrated proficiency with a variety of social media platforms is a must.

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of two year’s technical training in a related field and minimum five years of progressively responsible experience in administration and management of a unit required. MLS optional; some professional knowledge of libraries preferred.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $68,410.00 to $85,512.00 /year

Work Location:

• One location

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Tuition reimbursement

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Outcome-oriented — results-focused with strong performance culture
• People-oriented — supportive and fairness-focused

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends required
• Day shift
• Night shift
• 8 hour shift