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Since 1992, the non-profit Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning has been meeting the educational and artistic needs of Lexington, Kentucky. Located in a 120-year-old former Carnegie Library building, the center seeks “to empower people to explore and express their voices” through writing, reading, and the arts. The Center serves thousands of Kentuckians annually with classes for lifelong learners; unique tutoring and mentoring programs; accessible community space, and other imaginative learning opportunities.

The Math Specialist provides one-on-one tutoring for high school math students, usually in Algebra 1 and 2, Geometry, and Calculus. This position reports directly to the Tutoring Director. The Math Specialist must provide availability three nights a week from Monday to Friday. At least one night a week must be in person. In-person tutoring hours are typically 3:30pm-7:30pm. Virtual tutoring hours are flexible and can also take place on the weekend if needed.

• Provide one hour a week of individual tutoring with high school math students as assigned.
• Communicate with the students and their families to assess needs and to confirm and/or reschedule tutoring sessions as needed.
• Create lesson plans to meet the individual needs of each student.
• Maintain regular communication with the Tutoring Director and collaborate to address tutoring-related issues as they arise.

• Bachelor’s degree or higher preferred.
• Must have experience teaching/tutoring with a strong background in upper-level math.
• Must have strong organizational skills, as well as both written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be 18 years or older and pass a background check.

Since 1992, the non-profit Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning has been meeting the educational and artistic needs of Lexington, Kentucky. Located in a 120-year-old former Carnegie Library building, the center seeks “to empower people to explore and express their voices” through writing, reading, and the arts. The Center serves thousands of Kentuckians annually with classes for lifelong learners; unique tutoring and mentoring programs; accessible community space, and other imaginative learning opportunities.

• Be present in the Carnegie Center lobby during the busiest times to oversee general safety and also serve as a back-up staff person for the front desk team when needed. 
• Set up and troubleshoot technology needed for classes, programs, meetings, events, and the workplace including laptops, TVs, PA system, LCD projection equipment, office phones, etc.
• Serve as the liaison with LFUCG’s facilities department for maintenance issues. Submit work orders, meet with city staff for repairs/updates, and contact them when emergencies arise.  
• Serve as the primary person responsible for our security system, responding to alarms after hours and notifying our vendor of false alarms and repair needs. Also oversee security cameras.
• Ensure our building and grounds are a welcoming and safe space for all present. Conduct safety trainings and drills with staff, and assist staff in ensuring patrons are safely in designated areas when emergencies arise. Keep an eye on weather situations. Check for and remedy physical dangers, such as lights that are out or slick steps. Ask patrons to leave who violate our policies or create unsafe/unwelcoming situations. Also observe areas beyond the Carnegie Center (i.e., Gratz Park) for potential situations that may endanger our patrons.
• Coordinate cleaning needs with our cleaning vendor, including routine and additional cleanings. Also order/purchase cleaning supplies needed by the cleaning vendor or our staff.
• Help with literary rentals happening during open hours, including setting up tech equipment.
• Serve as the liaison with our copier vendor, WiFi and phone providers, and others in case of equipment/service repairs and troubleshooting needs.
• Maintain equipment and furniture inventory, keep equipment and related cords organized where staff can access them if needed outside of the Facility Coordinator’s hours.

• Assist with annual Carnegie events, such as the Books-in-Progress Conference, Carnegie Classics, and the Kentucky Writers Hall of Fame; additional work hours may be available.
• Other relevant duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

• Strong knowledge and experience with technical equipment such as laptops, copiers, computer cameras, and sound equipment required.
• Experience in using cell phone apps (general knowledge) and also software for MS Office, Google Suite, and Zoom required.
• Ability to stand for multiple hours and lift up to 25lbs, and other physical demands as required.
• Ability to travel to the Carnegie Center on short notice.
• Ability to speak more than one language is a plus.

• $30 monthly wireless stipend
• Unlimited free Carnegie Center classes/seminars outside of scheduled work hours