Creative Technologist and Makerspace Manager

The Creative Technologist and Makerspace Manager is a full-time visiting position for candidates with a clear vision for engaging the Berea College campus community in multi-disciplinary technology-driven exploration and creative expression. This position includes managing the Dr. Ann Evans Hon. ’23 and Carl Evans Fd. ’62 Makerspace in the brand new CMIT Building, supporting student maker communities on campus, and collaborating with faculty and staff on innovative technology-integrated curricular enrichment.

As an interim makerspace manager, this person is responsible for the daily operations of the makerspace and ensuring a safe, inclusive, accessible, and student-centered environment. The BC Makerspace is a large multi-function studio space, with a range of desktop fabrication equipment and materials such as 3D printers, laser engraver, vinyl cutters, and sewing machines; as well as a project space for the “Ratfight” FIRST robotics team.

The Creative Technologist and Makerspace Manager also acts as a key collaborator with faculty and staff in Experiential Learning initiatives on campus by supporting curricular and scholarly projects, offering regular equipment workshops, and introducing unique possibilities based on the candidate’s expertise and interests. The role involves undergraduate student supervision within the labor program, guiding 3-4 part-time student workers as technical peer support, including project advising and maintaining lab procedures and safety protocols.

Ideal candidates are excited to work in a dynamic learning environment and motivated by student success. Learn more about Berea’s experiential initiatives here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Following long-standing tradition and practice at Berea College, this position includes responsibility for supervising, mentoring, and developing students in the College's integrated Work College Program. This supports student learning, career readiness, and the program's learning goals and outcomes. The Work College Program provides a developmental framework that guides student learning while creating a structured mentorship opportunity, with role-specific training that equips faculty and staff mentors to support student development.

Faculty and staff mentors play an essential part in helping students connect their work-learning-service experiences with broader academic, professional, and personal development. For faculty, this aligns with Berea's tenure and promotion criteria.

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Applications reviewed on a rolling basis for Fall 2026 start. Please submit CV and cover letter to

• Directly oversee and train makerspace users on the safe use of tools and equipment
• Organize and maintain physical materials supply and digital inventory
• Efficiently operate, debug, repair, and maintain existing desktop fabrication equipment
• Communicate and coordinate effectively with multiple space users, including student managers, staff, and faculty reserving the studio and classroom space
• Keep accurate records of makerspace space, equipment, and material usage
• Proactively identify emerging issues (technical, social, procedural) and work to resolve them in a timely and respectful manager
• Maintain student-centered working hours that enable safe access to the makerspace and adequate supervision of student workers

• Identify or create opportunities for academic collaboration across campus
• Train, supervise, and mentor undergraduate student workers to gain confidence and competency
• Lead or collaborate on a multi-disciplinary creative technology project based on candidate expertise and interest

• Bachelor’s degree in a computing, art/design, or engineering-related disciplines
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Computing, Art/Design, or Engineering related discipline, or STEM pedagogy

• Minimum of three (3) years of directly related experience in makerspace management, digital fabrication, STEM/STEAM education, innovation lab management, or a related field
• Using and…