Makerspace Manager

The STEAM Makerspace Manager oversees the operation and maintenance of the Makerspace, including managing equipment, supplies, scheduling, and staffing to ensure optimal functionality. This role supports teachers and staff in designing and executing project-based learning (PBL) and engineering class projects, while also specifying, procuring, and organizing materials. The Manager leads after-school programs, builds and maintains exhibits of student work, and serves as the primary liaison for technology support and facility maintenance.

Additionally, they promote Makerspace and STEAM Trunk programs, maintain accurate records, and foster a safe, inclusive environment for all users. The Makerspace Manager also designs and crafts exhibits of student work.

• Maintain records and provide necessary information on use and interest statistics as needed.
• Participate in the promotion and development of the Makerspace.
• Manage all Makerspace programming for students and staff

20%

• Support teachers and staff in creating and executing project-based learning and engineering projects.
• Support students in extracurricular competitions.
• Lead two weekly after school clubs.
• Train and advise student worker teams and community volunteers.
• Build and maintain exhibits of student work.

40%

• Manage daily operations of the Makerspace by scheduling usage and staffing.
• Advise, procure and maintain equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Provide a clean, safe environment for all users in the Makerspace.
• Manage the planning of facilities maintenance in the Makerspace as primary liaison with facilities and technology.
• Collaborate with staff from other departments to ensure Makerspace equipment is ready to use and in good functioning order
• Installs, maintains, and trains instructional staff on innovative Maker Tech [equipment, applications, etc.]
• Maintains the structure and equipment on 10 STEAM Trunks.

40%

• Coordinate one Makerspace sponsored event.
• Support other campus maker/STEAM events as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative description of the types of duties and responsibilities required for this position. Employees may be asked to perform other job-related duties as assigned.

• Supervisory Responsibility: Supervises student and community volunteers.
• Decision-making Authority: Decisions impact my individual work/job tasks.

• Education: Bachelor's Degree (B.A., B.S., B.S.N., etc) in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Arts (Sculpture/ 3d Design) or related.
• Previous Work-Related
  
  Experience:
  
  1-3 years work-related experience is required.
• Two years of progressively responsible Maker experience or any equivalent combination of experience, training, and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities have been achieved.
• Use of design software required:
  TinkerCAD, Auto Desk, Adobe Suite, Meshy AI, OnShape, etc.
• Teaching experience preferred (summer camp, after school programming, or other work with K-12 students).
• Training of adult learners

• Business & Management Knowledge:
• Administrative:
  Administrative and office procedures, functions and basic office tasks.
• Management:
  Business/management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership, and coordination of people and resources.
• Operations and Technology Knowledge:
• Custodial/Grounds/Maintenance:
  Machines and tools, including their uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Computers/IT:
  Electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
• Skilled Trades and Construction:
  Materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of buildings or other structures.
• Customer and Personal Service:
  Principles and processes for providing customer and personal services.
• Education/Training:
  Principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction, and measuring training effects.
• Safety and Legal Knowledge:
• Safety/Security:
  Equipment, policies, and procedures for the protection of people, data, property, and the organization.
• Law/Government:
  Local, state, and national laws and government regulations.

• Frequently (Between 2.6 hours and 5.5 hours or 33% to 68% of the day):
  Speaking, Writing, Time Management, Coordination, Instructing, Service Orientation, Complex Problem Solving,…