City of Fond du Lac, WI
Design Lab Program Manager - Library
City of Fond du Lac, WI, Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, United States, 54935
The Fond du Lac Public Library is a vibrant, customer-focused library, circulating over 400,000 items annually with a collection of 200,000+ items spread over two locations. In addition to traditional library materials, the library circulates computer projectors, board games, guitar effect pedals, cake pans, and outdoor games.
The Library's makerspace, the Idea Studio, offers a test kitchen, recording studio, woodworking shop, 3D printers, sewing machines and various other equipment for public use.
The City of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is a picturesque and thriving community of over 44,678 residents located at the southern tip of one of the country's largest inland lakes. Known for its world-class fishing, windsurfing, snowmobiling, hiking/biking trails and abundant wildlife, the Lake Winnebago area is a four-season outdoor playground. Just an hour from Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay, additional cultural and recreational opportunities abound. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, short commute times, and a low crime rate.
The Fond du Lac Public Library is seeking a Program Manager to help facilitate its grant-funded program, Design Lab. This limited term employment (LTE) position is responsible for developing and implementing the daily operations of the 2021-2026 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration Project (SEED Project), known locally as Design Lab, funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education's Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) grant and administered by Dramatic Results, a non-profit educational arts agency. The goal of the project is to develop communities' capacity to create and sustain high-quality, engaging, and equitable STEAM programs for underrepresented students in an effort to build arts-integrated educational pathways to a more diverse creative workforce, with project sites located in California, Maryland and Wisconsin.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Lead the development and implementation of the Design Lab project as part of the Idea Studio (Library makerspace)* Act as point person for the Wisconsin STEAM ecosystem site as a whole* Oversee program scheduling, materials, and logistics both internally and externally* Lead the recruitment and orientation of 3rd - 5th grade program participants* Lead the recruitment and training of short term seasonal Pre-Service Teachers working with Design Lab* Supervise and delegate tasks to program staff including: Design Lab Assistant, Curriculum Specialist, and Pre Service Teachers* Act as a member of the Idea Studio makerspace team, coordinating use of space and equipment for Design Lab programs
Job Description
BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability; 457 and Roth retirement plans; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Relocation and Educational Assistance is also available. https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/employee-resources/benefits/
SALARY RANGE: We offer a competitive compensation package ($30.24/hour); annual COLA and step increases pending Library Board approval of budgets.
SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, including heavy summer programming and Saturdays.
HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please submit a City application, or a detailed resume and/or cover letter describing your interest and experience as it relates directly to this position to Jackie Braatz.
EOE
The Library's makerspace, the Idea Studio, offers a test kitchen, recording studio, woodworking shop, 3D printers, sewing machines and various other equipment for public use.
The City of Fond du Lac, Wisconsin is a picturesque and thriving community of over 44,678 residents located at the southern tip of one of the country's largest inland lakes. Known for its world-class fishing, windsurfing, snowmobiling, hiking/biking trails and abundant wildlife, the Lake Winnebago area is a four-season outdoor playground. Just an hour from Milwaukee, Madison and Green Bay, additional cultural and recreational opportunities abound. Residents enjoy a low cost of living, short commute times, and a low crime rate.
The Fond du Lac Public Library is seeking a Program Manager to help facilitate its grant-funded program, Design Lab. This limited term employment (LTE) position is responsible for developing and implementing the daily operations of the 2021-2026 STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration Project (SEED Project), known locally as Design Lab, funded by the U.S. Dept. of Education's Assistance for Arts Education (AAE) grant and administered by Dramatic Results, a non-profit educational arts agency. The goal of the project is to develop communities' capacity to create and sustain high-quality, engaging, and equitable STEAM programs for underrepresented students in an effort to build arts-integrated educational pathways to a more diverse creative workforce, with project sites located in California, Maryland and Wisconsin.
Duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
* Lead the development and implementation of the Design Lab project as part of the Idea Studio (Library makerspace)* Act as point person for the Wisconsin STEAM ecosystem site as a whole* Oversee program scheduling, materials, and logistics both internally and externally* Lead the recruitment and orientation of 3rd - 5th grade program participants* Lead the recruitment and training of short term seasonal Pre-Service Teachers working with Design Lab* Supervise and delegate tasks to program staff including: Design Lab Assistant, Curriculum Specialist, and Pre Service Teachers* Act as a member of the Idea Studio makerspace team, coordinating use of space and equipment for Design Lab programs
Job Description
BENEFITS: We offer a comprehensive benefit package including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; long-term disability; 457 and Roth retirement plans; and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System. This continues to be one of the best-funded public employee retirement systems in the country. The financial strength of the WRS is attributable to its unique plan design, funding discipline, strong governance, and the effective investment strategies of the State of Wisconsin Investment Board. Relocation and Educational Assistance is also available. https://www.fdl.wi.gov/hr/employee-resources/benefits/
SALARY RANGE: We offer a competitive compensation package ($30.24/hour); annual COLA and step increases pending Library Board approval of budgets.
SCHEDULE: 40 hours per week, including heavy summer programming and Saturdays.
HOW TO APPLY: If you are interested in this excellent opportunity, please submit a City application, or a detailed resume and/or cover letter describing your interest and experience as it relates directly to this position to Jackie Braatz.
EOE