Makerspace Lead: Sustainable Product Design & Innovation

University System of New Hampshire; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Keene State College seeks a dedicated Workspace Manager/Educator to support SPDI, Architecture, and Construction Management programs. The role focuses on hands-on instruction, maintaining safe and welcoming labs, and assisting with curriculum development and student recruitment.

The position is aligned with the academic year and operates as an exempt salaried role, typically Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm with a lunch break. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $53,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication, prototyping, woodworking, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience instructing or training others in equipment operation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty and students in laboratory-based courses, projects, and independent work.
• Provide hands-on instruction in fabrication, prototyping, manufacturing processes, and safe equipment operation.
• Assist faculty with curriculum development, instructional activities, and laboratory preparation.
• Supervise open lab sessions and provide technical guidance and mentorship to students.
• Train and supervise student workers and support new faculty using the workspaces.

Skills

Hands-on instruction

Fabrication & prototyping

Equipment operation safety

Student mentorship

Interpersonal & communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC equipment

Job description

Keene State College seeks a dedicated Workspace Manager/Educator to support SPDI, Architecture, and Construction Management programs. The role focuses on hands-on instruction, maintaining safe and welcoming labs, and assisting with curriculum development and student recruitment.

The position is aligned with the academic year and operates as an exempt salaried role, typically Monday through Friday, 8am–5pm with a lunch break. Salary ranges from $50,000 to $53,000 annually.