Job Title: Digital Innovation Specialist
Department: Digital Innovation
Salary/Wage: $22.30 per hour
Supervises: None
FLSA Status: Overtime Non-Exempt
Benefits Classification: Full-time
Job Grade: 6
Work Location: Administrative Headquarters
Work Schedule: 8:00am - 5:00pm, with some evenings and weekends
Hours per Week/Year: 40/2080
Revision Date: June 2025
Open Until Filled

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Digital Innovation Specialist is responsible for developing and providing training to the public and Library staff related to digital media literacy and emerging technologies, such as social media, artificial intelligence (AI), downloadable and streaming media, popular software, hardware, and mobile devices, etc. The person in this position creates programs, training, and other content in a variety of formats to meet the needs of the public and staff. Hours include a combination of days, nights, and weekends.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School Diploma/HiSet/GED - Required
• 3 years’ experience in technology training or library training required
• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis on education, technology, communications or related areas- Preferred

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES TO BE ACCOMPLISHED WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION ARE:

Daily (greater than 50% of the time)

• Conveying and receiving Communication and Instructions (speaking, writing, reading, vision and hearing)
• Using computer data entry tools - keyboard, mouse, touchscreen, scanner
• Sitting
• Walking (even ground and variable surfaces) Frequently (up to 50% of the time)
• Standing (up to 1 hours at a time)
• Bending/Stooping
• Pushing/Pulling up to 25 pounds
• Lifting to 25 pounds

Occasionally (approximately 1-2 times a month)

• Walking (variable surfaces)
• Reaching above shoulder Rarely (1-5 times a year)
• Lifting 40+ pounds

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as required to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
All applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected class in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Any applicant requiring accommodation should contact the Mid- Continent Public Library Human Resources Department at 816.836.5200.
Applicants will be considered for employment opportunities on the merits of their skills and experience related to the position sought. Employment offers are conditional upon submitting a criminal records check, identity verification, and national sex offender registry check. Applicants will not be denied employment solely or in part because of a prior conviction, unless MCPL determines the conviction is job-related. If a background check yields information that is of concern to MCPL, the applicant will be provided an individualized assessment. The applicant will be given an opportunity to review the background check findings and present information regarding inaccuracy, mitigating circumstances, and rehabilitation.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with planning, coordination and execution of large tech events for staff and the public.
• Plans, coordinates and provides trainings on emerging technology and digital media literacy for branch Technology Associates and applicable branch staff.
• Develops and implements emerging technology programs and classes for staff and the public in coordination with the Digital Innovation Manager.
• In coordination with the Digital Innovation Manager, produces high quality educational video content; including but not limited to coordination with talent, scheduling video shoots, providing on set assistance, writing scripts, and working with Virtual Programing Producer on edits
• Works with branch Technology Associates, applicable branch staff and Reader Engagement Department to schedule seasonal menu of programming
• Works with applicable branch staff, Reader Engagement Department, and Marketing to schedule pop-up style classes and programs
• Maintains existing catalog of emerging consumer technology classes and applicable materials to ensure staff and customers have access to the most up to date information.
• Assist Technology Associates with development of in-branch emerging technology classes
• Coordinate and work with other MCPL departments on technology initiatives for staff and the public
• Work with school district representatives and other community partners to educate the public on digital media literacy and other emerging technology topics
• Writes blogs for the MCPL website and staff emails on emerging technology

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Attend relevant conferences and workshops on emerging technology and digital media literacy.