Visiting Creative Technologist and Makerspace Manager (1 YR, Temporary) Job at B

Job Description
Temporary, full‑time, one‑year visiting position for a Creative Technologist and Makerspace Manager at Berea College. The anticipated hourly rate is $24.97–$26.85 per hour, depending on education, experience, and internal equity.

The role involves managing the Dr. Ann Evans Hon. ’23 and Carl Evans Fd. ’62 Makerspace in the new CMIT Building, supporting student maker communities, collaborating with faculty and staff on innovative technology‑integrated curricular enrichment, supervising undergraduate student workers in the Work College Program, and ensuring a safe, inclusive, accessible, student‑centered environment.

The position requires daily operations management of the lab, maintaining equipment and inventory, troubleshooting technical issues, and coordinating schedules and safety protocols. It also includes mentoring students, leading or collaborating on interdisciplinary projects, and identifying opportunities for academic collaboration across campus.

Key Responsibilities (Managerial)

Directly oversee and train makerspace users on the safe use of tools and equipment

Organize and maintain physical materials supply and digital inventory

Efficiently operate, debug, repair, and maintain existing desktop fabrication equipment

Communicate and coordinate effectively with multiple space users, including student managers, staff, and faculty reserving the studio and classroom space

Keep accurate records of makerspace space, equipment, and material usage

Proactively identify emerging issues and work to resolve them in a timely manner

Maintain student‑centered working hours that enable safe access to the makerspace and adequate supervision of student workers

Key Responsibilities (Project‑oriented)

Identify or create opportunities for academic collaboration across campus

Train, supervise, and mentor undergraduate student workers to gain confidence and competency

Lead or collaborate on a multi‑disciplinary creative technology project based on the candidate’s expertise and interest

Education Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in computing, art/design, engineering, or a related discipline

Preferred: Master’s degree in computing, art/design, engineering, or STEM pedagogy

Experience Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in makerspace management, digital fabrication, STEM/STEAM education, innovation lab management, or a related field

Experience using and maintaining desktop fabrication and CNC equipment, especially 3D printers

Experience developing digital fabrication workshops or maker education curriculum enrichment (K‑12 or adult)

Proactive, service‑oriented work experience

Collaboration on multidisciplinary STEAM projects

Experience supervising adults in a work setting

Proficiency in desktop and mobile computing and familiarity with classroom technologies (projector, document camera)

Prior lab or studio management experience, especially in a makerspace

Experience with detailed inventory management, including organizing materials, tracking supply usage, and purchasing

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

Familiarity with makerspaces or student‑driven innovation spaces in academic contexts

CAD modeling and 3D design software (Inventor, Tinkercad, OnShape)

FDM 3D printer operation (Bambu, Creality, Flashforge), including limitations and sustainable design

2D design or illustration software (Adobe Illustrator, CorelDraw, or Inkscape)

Practical programming knowledge (Arduino, Processing, Python, JavaScript) and hobby electronics (Arduino, Raspberry Pi)

Understanding of material and process selection for fabrication needs and product design

Flexibility to support people with varying experience levels

Project management skills, including scheduling, tracking personnel time and effort, and budgeting

Adeptness using multiple operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux) and cloud storage solutions (Google Drive, Box)

Additional art, design, craft, or technical skills that provide unique creative technology experiences to students, staff, and faculty

Human‑centered design with focus on accessibility, culturally responsive pedagogy, or trauma‑informed teaching, and sustainability

Licenses, Certifications, and Physical Requirements

No license or certification required; willingness to complete OSHA training and opportunity to study toward Green Belt certification

Must be able to pass a background check to work with minors

Computing, engineering, or design pedagogy credits or certificates are desirable

Dexterity to manipulate fine pieces of equipment for maintenance, repair, or training scenarios

Ability to lift light loads (10‑30 lbs)

Environmental Conditions

Indoor work; occasional high‑volume noise and high activity space

Access to a personal vehicle or possession of a driver’s license may be required

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees and families, including health, dental, vision, retirement, HSAs, FSAs, life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, and Employee Assistance Program

Access to the Child Development Laboratory for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years

Seabury Center Membership, Staff Development Funds, and tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave for eligible staff employees

Part‑time employees working an average of 24 hours per week receive pro‑rated benefits

More detailed information available at the college benefits page

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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