Makerspace Coordinator, Watertown Free Public Library, (Watertown, MA)

Posted April 22, 2025

Job Summary:

The Watertown Free Public Library is looking for a coordinator to manage operations at our off-site makerspace, Hatch. Located in donated commercial space at the Residence at Watertown Square (20 Summer St.), Hatch provides space, tools, materials, and instruction in a variety of maker technologies, crafts, and arts. The Hatch Coordinator is responsible for developing and delivering innovative maker programming, training and supervising Hatch volunteers and staff, and maintaining the Hatch space, equipment, and materials.

You’ll be a good fit for this job if:

• You are creative, jump into new activities and learn as you go.
• You are resourceful in your skill development and like to learn by trial and error.
• You like technology and are excited to play with new devices and learn new software.
• You are confident and comfortable trying new ideas.
• You are independent, take responsibility for your professional development and hold yourself accountable.
• You are organized and can develop effective systems.
• You communicate clearly and effectively.
• You like people and you get satisfaction from helping them. You understand that different people have different needs and you can think on your feet to give each person the type of service that is best for them.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as Education, Engineering, Fine Art, Crafts, Computer Science or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• 1+ year experience with volunteer coordination or staff management
• Ability to effectively troubleshoot and problem solve a variety of hardware and software problems, including software and hardware that may be initially unfamiliar.
• Experience in program development or coordination
• 1+ year of successful experience serving people of diverse ages and cultural/ethnic/language backgrounds in a library, makerspace, or other informal or formal learning environment

Hours and Compensation:

• This is a full-time, 37 hours/week, union position.
• The City offers an excellent benefit package which includes pension, deferred compensation, health insurance 80% City paid premium, four weeks paid vacation, sick, personal, and holidays; flexible spending accounts, education assistance, and more.
• Schedule requires a minimum of one evening per week and one Saturday shift in a regular rotation.
• Starting salary is $44.71/hour. Full salary range is $44.71-$59.00 per hour.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume via email to Theresa Maturevich, Assistant Library Director at [email protected].

This position is open until it is filled.

Priority is given to applications received by May 9, 2025.