Coordinator, FutureMaker (DOT Driver)

Wsu-Tech; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

WSU Tech is seeking a Future Maker Coordinator to bring hands-on STEM experiences to students across the region, running the Future Maker Lab for events and visits. You will support a growing team and help create moments that broaden students' perceptions of their futures.

Responsibilities include coordinating labs, preparing equipment, and delivering engaging, professional presentations while collaborating with faculty and community clients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred.
• Background in a technical field a plus (aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, construction sciences, automotive, or veterinary technology).
• CDL required. WSU Tech will support onboarding to obtain license.
• Comfortable working across Windows, iOS, and Android devices.
• Strong time management and ability to juggle multiple priorities.
• Self-starter who thrives with minimal supervision.
• Sound judgment and quick, practical decision making.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills.
• Sharp problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Guide and present to students through hands-on devices and equipment that spark interest in technical careers, presenting with clarity and energy across settings.
• Coordinate and prep the Future Maker Lab for events and school visits, confirming the right equipment and staffing for each program.
• Support the Future Maker Director with team scheduling, training, and program planning, including tracking survey compliance and communicating with school and community clients.
• Assist with coordinating digital content requests from faculty and contribute to audio, video, and AR/VR productions that showcase technical career paths.
• Help develop new hands-on activities and set up or break down event materials in indoor and outdoor settings as needed.
• Deliver excellent customer service and a professional, welcoming presence at every event, collaborating with the team on ongoing program improvements.

Skills

Public speaking

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Self-starter

Education

High school diploma

Some college

Tools

Windows

iOS

Android

Job description

What if your job was to put a spark in a student's eye the moment they realize a technical career could be their career? That's the heart of this role. As the Future Maker Coordinator, you'll bring hands-on STEM experiences to students across the region, helping them explore fields like aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and automotive technology through real equipment and real conversations. You'll prep and run the Future Maker Lab for events and school visits, support a growing team, and help create the kind of moment that shifts a student's whole sense of what's possible for their future. If you're energized by connecting with people and want work that genuinely changes lives, we'd enjoy meeting you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Guide and present to students through hands-on devices and equipment that spark interest in technical careers, presenting with clarity and energy across a variety of settings
• Coordinate and prep the Future Maker Lab for events and school visits, confirming the right equipment and staffing are in place for each program
• Support the Future Maker Director with team scheduling, training, and program planning, including tracking survey compliance and communicating with school and community clients
• Assist with coordinating digital content requests from faculty and contribute to audio, video, and AR/VR productions that showcase technical career paths
• Help develop new hands-on activities and set up or break down event materials in indoor and outdoor settings as needed
• Deliver excellent customer service and a professional, welcoming presence at every event, collaborating with the team on ongoing program improvements

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college preferred
• Background in a technical field a plus (aviation, manufacturing, healthcare, construction sciences, automotive, or veterinary technology)
• CDL required. Candidates who do not currently hold a CDL are still encouraged to apply. WSU Tech will support you in obtaining your license as part of onboarding.
• Comfortable working across Windows, iOS, and Android devices
• Strong time management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities
• Self-starter who thrives working independently with minimal supervision
• Sound judgment and quick, practical decision making
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Sharp problem-solving and attention to detail

https://wsutech.edu/whyhere/

WSU Tech is committed to inclusive and equitable practices to create an environment and culture where students and employees thrive. We acknowledge that through valuing diverse identities, experiences, talents, and gifts, we excel by fulfilling our mission to create a talent pipeline, establish workforce equity, and improve economic prosperity for our community. WSU Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer.