Science Communicator, Makerspace, Part-Time

Job Title: Science Communicator, Makerspace

Organization: Arizona Science Center

Location: Phoenix, Arizona

Position Type: Part-Time (Weekends and Evenings required)

Reports To: Sr. Scientist, Computer Science and Technology

As a Makerspace Science Communicator, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the guest experience by providing engaging and relevant science experiences to visitors of all ages in our Makerspace. Reporting directly to the Senior Scientist of Computer Science and Technology, this position supports the CREATE makerspace by fabricating educational materials, facilitating engaging hands‑on STEM experiences, and ensuring safety workshops, field trips, Skill Studios, homeschool programs, special events, and other educational offerings are delivered safely, efficiently, and with exceptional guest experiences.

You will be responsible for the training and utilization of equipment including but not limited to large‑format laser cutters, 3D Printers, CAD design software, power tools, and more. Your proficiency in a variety of equipment, hardware, and CAD/CAM software will be essential in executing diverse fabrication and facilitation tasks.

• Facilitate Skill Studios, workshops, field trips, homeschool programs, large programming, and other educational offerings.
• Adapt facilitation techniques to support diverse learning styles and abilities while adapting instruction to meet participant needs.
• Foster an inclusive, welcoming environment that encourages creativity, experimentation, and problem‑solving.
• Deliver excellent customer service while representing Arizona Science Center and CREATE makerspace.

• Fabricate educational materials, prototypes, kits, and activity components using makerspace tools and technologies.
• Prepare materials and equipment for daily programming, one‑time and recurring workshops, and special events.
• Assist with developing and improving projects, activities, and educational experiences.
• Support fabrication for exhibits, demonstrations, and seasonal programming as approved by Senior Scientists.

• Organize, inventory, fabricate, maintain, and restock materials and consumable supplies.
• Ensure program setup, breakdown, and transportation of equipment and materials for CREATE programming.

• Maintain organized work spaces that support efficient fabrication and safe operation.
• Follow all makerspace safety procedures and operational standards.
• Collaborate with makerspace staff and volunteers to develop, test, refine, and document educational programming.
• Contribute ideas for new workshops, activities, and maker experiences.
• Adapt to changing priorities, schedules, and programming needs.
• Represent CREATE professionally while promoting Arizona Science Center's mission.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Arizona Science Center maintains a strong policy of equal employment opportunity for all Employees and applicants. We recruit, hire, train, promote, compensate and dismiss Employees on the basis of such factors as experience, character, ability and skill, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or heritage, age, marital or veteran status, disability, citizenship, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Skill in effective verbal and written communication.
• Ability to be relied upon to be on time.
• Ability to work individually and in a team.
• Ability to present effectively with diverse audiences.
• Ability to engage the audience in higher‑level thinking through inquiry‑based questioning and discussion.
• Ability to adjust…