Makerspace Assistant & Event Facilitator (Student)

Florida Polytechnic University; Lakeland (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a Student Worker - Makerspace to join our Makerspace team. The role includes staffing during operating hours, assisting with afterhours programming, keeping the space clean, and supporting workshops and events.

You will help create, develop, and implement programs, manage check-in/check-out of materials, and assist users with supplies and equipment while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Willingness and patience to teach others how to learn a new skill.
• Troubleshooting and creative thinking.
• Knowledge of standard office machines and equipment.
• Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skill in typing/word processing and use of personal computer/software, especially Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Customer service skills and ability to work as member of a team are important.
• A spirit of creativity and craftiness.

Responsibilities

• Staff the Makerspace during operating hours and assist with afterhours programming as necessary.
• Keep the Makerspace clean, organized, and operational for student use.
• Create, develop, and implement Makerspace programs, workshops, and events.
• Lead or assist with Makerspace workshops, events, or fundraisers.
• Manage Makerspace materials/equipment check‑in/check‑out process.
• Assist Makerspace users with questions about supplies and/or equipment.
• Enforce safety procedures and monitor equipment use, including items being taken from the room.
• Inventory and organize Makerspace supplies, including unboxing and stocking new supplies and equipment.
• Creating purchase orders for new supplies and equipment for Makerspace.

Skills

Teach others

Troubleshooting

Office machines

English grammar/punctuation

Typing/word processing

Customer service

Creativity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Florida Polytechnic University invites applications for a Student Worker - Makerspace to join our Makerspace team. The role includes staffing during operating hours, assisting with afterhours programming, keeping the space clean, and supporting workshops and events.

You will help create, develop, and implement programs, manage check-in/check-out of materials, and assist users with supplies and equipment while upholding safety standards.