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The Josh Phillips DMS Internship

Joliet Public Library

Joliet, IL • On-site

$17/hr

Part-time, Internship

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

The Joliet Public Library’s Digital Media Studio, located at the downtown Ottawa Street
building, is looking for a creative and customer service oriented college student for a fall
internship. The student must be enrolled at either Joliet Junior College or at the University of St.
Francis. The DMS and its adjacent spaces include a common area, an Art Studio, a Collaboration
Room, a Recording Studio, and a Green Screen Room. The ideal team player will enjoy working
with audiovisual technology in a public setting.
Spanish speaking skills are a definite plus. This is a temporary (September through December),
part-time (maximum of 20-hours a week) position. Final schedule to be determined in
conjunction with the DMS Manager.
Qualifications
The minimum education requirement for the position is a high school diploma and enrollment
at JJC or USF. Ideal candidates will have a true interest in applied digital media technology.
Compensation
The hourly pay is $17.00.
To Apply
Please send a brief, thoughtful cover letter and an updated resume to DMS Manager Patrick
Maloney - pmaloney@jolietlibrary.org - by Friday, August 14, 2026, at 5pm.

INTERNSHIP DUTIES


- Assist and train patrons in using all available equipment and services.
- Enforce the Library’s policies concerning the use of the Digital Media Studio.
- Assist with staffing the Digital Media Studio information desk.
- Assist with programming opportunities.
- Attend staff meetings.
- Help with implementing programs.
- Compile materials, supplies, and resources for programs.
- Design and prepare displays.
- Answer telephone calls in a courteous and helpful manner.
- Track and report specified statistics.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DIGITAL MEDIA STUDIO INTERNS:


- Use available tutorials, manuals, and other materials to increase knowledge of
available technology.
- Maintain equipment by following defined maintenance and housekeeping
procedures as well as troubleshoot and report basic equipment failures and problems.

- Execute opening and closing procedures and report major issues to the appropriate staff person.
- Other duties as assigned.

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