Maker Space Program Lead - Roxbury Community College

Roxbury Community College; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Roxbury Community College is seeking a Maker Space Program Lead to support daily Maker Space operations on campus. The student leader will combine hands-on technical support with peer leadership, workflow coordination, and project ownership under supervision.

The role requires current RCC enrollment for 2026-2027, an active Federal Work-Study award, and adherence to SAP and payroll requirements. 10–12 hours weekly, up to 18.5 hours, starting Sept 21, 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous Maker Space or related experience in student employment or projects.
• Ability to follow safety, equipment-use, and operating procedures.
• Strong communication, customer-service, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Greet users and assist with Maker Space check-in and sign-out.
• Organize tools, supplies, and work areas per staff directions.
• Assist with setup and breakdown for demonstrations and workshops.
• Maintain inventory and usage records.
• Provide basic orientation to room procedures and refer questions to staff.

Skills

Reliability

Professionalism

Communication

Team guidance

Tools

3D printing

CAD

Slicing software

Prototyping

Job description

Roxbury Community College (RCC) is a public institution of higher education offering associate degrees, certificate programs and lifelong learning opportunities to the Greater Boston community. The Department of Education recognized RCC as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and as one of the top 100 community colleges in the country for student outcomes through the Postsecondary Success Recognition Program, making it the only community college in Massachusetts with these designations.

RCC offers 24 associate degree programs, 6 credit-based certificate programs, 13 non-credit professional certification programs, 30+ lifelong learning and fitness classes, and customized incumbent worker training programs. The college hosts hundreds of civic and community events at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center each year. RCC is committed to providing all learners with the academic and non-academic support required for degree completion and long-term success.

Roxbury Community College is guided by our six core values of Accountability, Equity, Excellence, Honesty, Integrity, and Respect. RCC is also an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act requires all institutes of higher education to disclose campus policy statements and crime statistics. Our annual report is available at https://www.rcc.mass.edu/explore/public-safety/index.html .

Job Description:

Department: STEM / RCC Maker Space

Economic Mobility Pathway: Pathway 5 STEM & Applied Sciences

Location: On Campus

Number of Positions: 1

Recommended Hours: 10-12 hours per week

Maximum Hours: 18.5 hours per week

Expected Start Date: September 21, 2026

Supervisor: Hillel Sims

Position Summary

The Maker Space Program Lead is an advanced student leadership position supporting the daily operation of the RCC Maker Space. Designed as an advancement opportunity for a returning or otherwise qualified student, the Lead combines hands‑on technical support with peer leadership, workflow coordination, workshop support, and greater ownership of assigned Maker Space projects. The student works under the supervision of Hillel Sims and helps model safe, professional, and effective use of Maker Space resources.

• Greet users and assist with routine Maker Space check‑in and sign‑out procedures.
• Organize tools, supplies, instructional materials, and work areas according to staff directions.
• Assist with basic setup and breakdown for demonstrations, workshops, and scheduled activities.
• Maintain routine inventory, usage, and supply records using approved forms or spreadsheets.
• Provide basic orientation to posted room procedures and refer technical, safety, or equipment-operation questions to authorized staff.
• Support cleaning and orderly storage of materials; do not independently authorize equipment use or provide unsupervised technical instruction.
• Currently enrolled at Roxbury Community College for the 2026-2027 academic year.
• Have an active Federal Work-Study award and sufficient remaining FWS eligibility before beginning work.
• Maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) in accordance with institutional and financial-aid requirements.
• Complete all required student-employment and payroll documentation before beginning work.
• Work only the approved FWS schedule and duties assigned by the designated RCC supervisor.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications

• Previous Maker Space, student employment, internship, project-based, or comparable applied experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency or strong working familiarity with relevant Maker Space tools, equipment, or technical processes.
• Demonstrated reliability, professionalism, organization, and ability to work with greater independence.
• Strong communication, customer-service, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to provide constructive peer guidance and support team workflows.
• Commitment to following and modeling safety, equipment-use, and operating procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in the RCC Maker Space or a comparable makerspace, lab, studio, or technical environment.
• Experience with 3D printing, CAD, slicing software, prototyping, virtual reality, or related technologies.
• Experience supporting workshops, demonstrations, peer learning, events, or technical projects.

Additional Information:

Federal Work-Study Compliance Notes

• This FWS assignment is part-time, on-campus student employment and is contingent upon continued Federal Work-Study eligibility and available award funding.
• FWS students may perform only the duties identified for the FWS assignment and approved by the supervisor; Learn & Earn responsibilities are not interchangeable with FWS duties.
• Students and supervisors are responsible for monitoring scheduled hours so the student does not exceed the approved FWS award or institutional work-hour limits.
• Timesheets must accurately reflect hours actually worked and be approved by the designated supervisor through the College's approved timekeeping process.
• Student Learning & Professional Development Outcomes
• By successfully completing this position, the student should strengthen their ability to:
• Lead peers through assigned workflows without exercising formal employee supervisory authority.
• Coordinate technical projects, activities, and deliverables.
• Apply advanced problem-solving and troubleshooting within the scope of training.
• Communicate technical information clearly to users with different levels of experience.
• Support onboarding, training, workshops, and demonstrations.
• Monitor operational needs and communicate recommendations to a supervisor.
• Demonstrate advanced reliability, initiative, accountability, teamwork, and workplace professionalism.

Supervision & Performance

The Maker Space Program Lead reports to Hillel Sims or another designated department supervisor. The Lead may provide peer guidance, help coordinate student-team tasks, support onboarding and training, and serve as a point of contact during assigned activities, but does not hold formal supervisory authority over RCC employees. The student must follow Maker Space safety procedures, RCC Student Employment policies, and department expectations. Performance concerns will be addressed through RCC's progressive intervention process.

Advancement

This Level III role recognizes demonstrated growth in technical proficiency, independent problem-solving, project ownership, workshop support, and peer leadership. The position may prepare the student for advanced STEM, technical, lab, fabrication, design, or project-based opportunities.