DIY Staff Part-Time Baltimore, MD

Kaizen Lab Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Kaizen Lab Inc. is seeking a DIY Staff - Part-Time to support visitors in MAKE, a makerspace in Baltimore. The role emphasizes assisting children, facilitating Do-It-Yourself activities with creativity and experimentation, and providing friendly guest services.

You'll learn on the job, with background in making, science, or art welcomed. Availability 9:45-5:00, three days a week including one weekend day. Must pass background check and be able to lift 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Background in making/science/teaching preferred.
• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate visitor experience in MAKE (our makerspace).
• Model developmentally appropriate behavior with children.
• Assist in planning and implementation of all types of programming for various audiences.
• Assist in maintenance and cleaning of MAKE supplies and equipment.
• Attend training as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication

Stamina

Patience

Education

Background in making

Job description

DIY Staff - Part-Time

Do you like to make things? Do you like working with children and sharing new skills with them? Support guests as they learn through tinkering. Responsibilities include facilitating Do-It-Yourself activities with an emphasis on creativity and experimentation. Prior experience with art, printmaking, basic power tools, or sewing is welcome, but you will also be able to learn skills on the job to help run a wide spectrum of activities. Prior experience in customer service and interaction with school-age children is highly desired.

Availability: 9:45-5:00 three days a week (Tuesday - Sunday), including at least one weekend day, is required

Basic Functions

• Facilitate visitor experience in MAKE (our makerspace)
• Model developmentally appropriate behavior with children
• Assist in planning and implementation of all types of programming for various audiences
• Assist in maintenance and cleaning of MAKE supplies and equipment
• Attend training as directed by supervisor

Education

A background or interest in making, science, teaching, fine arts or other related field is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of

• General behaviors and abilities of children
• Appropriate language and actions for interactions with children

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal communication
• Stamina
• Patience

Ability to

• Speak and feel comfortable in front of and directly to children individually and in groups, as well as, with adult visitors
• Convey guest services information
• Provide tailored directions based on visitor needs
• Remain composed in all situations
• Take initiative
• Safely utilize tools

Basic Requirements

• Must be able to pass a background check.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds.

Department: Education

$15.50 an hour - Part-time

Reports to: MAKE Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Positions Supervised: None

General supervision provided by the MAKE Manager

This employee normally performs some of the work of a higher-level position in the process of gaining knowledge and experience necessary for advancement and may also perform some of the work of a lower-rated position when required. Normal duties and responsibilities include assistance to other employees.