Maker Space Coordinator/Maker-in-Residence, Wheaton College, Norton, MA
Posted December 2, 2016
The Maker Space Coordinator/ Maker-in-Residence supports students, faculty, and staff in exploring new technologies, learning new skills, and furthering innovation through the use of the equipment, software, and tools available in our newly created maker space.
Essential duties and responsibilities of this position include the following:
- Partner with faculty leaders in growing maker culture on a liberal arts campus by demonstrating and sharing the value maker technologies.
- Assist undergraduate student and faculty use of equipment and tools, ensure safety, and ensure compliance with the rules and policies of the workspace.
- Provide safety and equipment training to student workers as well one-on-one and group instruction for other students and faculty.
- Organize and maintain workspace and equipment, which includes a 120-watt laser cutter, a 5-axis CNC router, 3D printers, a programmable jacquard loom, and a variety of standard shop machines and hand tools.
- Collaborate with faculty and student workers to develop documentation, videos or other support materials.
In addition to these duties, this position provides access as Maker-in-Residence to the maker space and its resources with encouragement for the development, creation, and exhibition of original work.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field
- Demonstrated ability providing one-on-one or small group instruction
- Experience with two or more of the following technologies:
- 3D printing, laser cutting and engraving, Raspberry Pi or Arduino, digitization or 3D scanning, digital design software, CNC fabrication or related DIY/makerspace technologies
- Ability to engage effectively with an ethnically and culturally diverse student population
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- 2+ years of experience working in a maker space, lab, or fabrication environment
- Experience working with students in an academic environment