MakerSpace Coordinator

Gardner MA

Description

Now hiring MakerSpace Pilot Program Coordinator Summary The Chair City Legacy Makerspace Pilot Project is looking for a part time program coordinator to help us launch a MakerSpace in Gardner, MA. The program coordinator will be responsible for administering a $6,000 grant including reporting and hosting a site visit; creating promotional materials and promoting the project and associated events and workshops; organizing a schedule of workshops, events and open hours including registering workshop participants and answering their questions; following safety protocol for COVID-19 and volunteer recruitment and management. This job is part time and temporary. It will begin in April to help lay the groundwork and promote the programs. It will continue through July, with possible extension through September depending on funding. Flexible schedule. Expect to work an average of 5-6 hours per week but may be heavier at times and slower at times. The Program Coordinator will to need work from home some of the time (especially to use email regularly) and whenever possible from the MakerSpace Pilot location. Compensation $500/month Some background about the MakerSpace A group of local folks have been working together to start a MakerSpace in Gardner. We have a strategic plan, have hosted several successful pop-up workshops, and now it’s time to take this project to the next step. We have funding to open up a space where we will host workshops, events and open hours for the public this May, June and July! Other than paying instructors, this is our first paid staff position and we need someone up for the challenge of turning an exciting idea into something tangible. The Program Coordinator will work closely with the 5-person Executive Committee to accomplish these goals. To apply, email a letter explaining why you’d be a good fit for this job along with your resume by March 1, 2021