Fab Lab Birthday Party Group Leader

Fab Lab Birthday Party Group Leader

The Bucks IU Fab Lab Center is a vibrant, hands-on learning environment where children of all ages engage in digital fabrication, computer science, engineering, and STEAM activities in a fun and innovative out-of-school setting. The Fab Lab offers a variety of programs, including school field trips, after-school clubs, STEAM Saturdays, day-off-school programs, Kids Night Out events, and birthday parties. This job posting is specific to birthday parties.

Under the direction of the Supervisor of STEAM Education, the Fab Lab Birthday Party Group Leader is responsible for facilitating engaging, STEAM-oriented birthday party experiences for children. This role focuses on creating a memorable, fun, and educational celebration for guests while ensuring a positive and organized event. The Birthday Party Group Leader will guide participants through hands-on activities, manage the flow of the party, and support families during their party.

Additionally, the Birthday Party Group Leader will ensure the safety of all children and the security of the Fab Lab facility. All party agendas and activity guides will be provided. The Birthday Party Group Leader is expected to submit availability in advance to support scheduling and coordination of birthday party events. Flexibility and reliability are essential, as most parties occur on evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:

• Facilitate STEAM-based activities tailored for birthday parties.
• Ensure activities are delivered in an age-appropriate, engaging, and fun manner.
• Use technology appropriately and confidently to promote learning, creativity, and collaboration.
• Collaborate with the Supervisor of STEAM Education to schedule dates for birthday parties.
• Welcome birthday families and guests to the Fab Lab.
• Manage the setup and cleanup of party activities and spaces.
• Ensure the safety and security of the Fab Lab facility, including but not limited to disarming and arming the security system.
• Supervise and engage with children during birthday parties to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
• Practice active supervision of children in attendance and maintain a positive, energetic atmosphere.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with parents, children, and Fab Lab staff.
• Ensure all equipment and materials are in good working order and stored appropriately after a birthday party.
• Act as a fabulous ambassador for the Fab Lab Center, promoting the Fab Lab Center's programs and events.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall mission of the Fab Lab Center.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving
• Technical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Business Acumen
• Cost Consciousness
• Diversity
• Ethics
• Organizational Support
• Strategic Thinking
• Judgment
• Motivation
• Planning/Organizing
• Professionalism
• Quality
• Quantity
• Safety and Security
• Adaptability
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Dependability
• Initiative
• Innovation

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a part-time, hourly position. Days and hours of work are dependent on program schedule. Travel:
Travel is not expected for this position.

Qualifications:

• Education and Experience:
  
  High School Diploma Required PA Level I or Level II Elementary or STEAM Content-Area Certification is preferred, but not required. Teaching experience is preferred but not required. Knowledge of STEAM Education is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  Evidence of experience with and expert knowledge of STEAM Education. Excellent communication skills. A proven track record in the use of a rich array of instructional methods, the ability to build professional relationships, solve problems, and plan collaboratively. Demonstrated content knowledge in computer science, engineering and design topics, and/or digital fabrication. Ability to effectively communicate with parents, students, and staff verbally and in writing.
• Work Authorization/Security Clearance…