Makerspace Team Lead

Mcachamber; La Porte (IN); On-site; Full time

Job summary

A local library in La Porte, Indiana, is looking for a Makerspace Team Lead to inspire creativity and empower learners of all ages. This role involves guiding customers, supporting innovative projects, and maintaining a dynamic learning environment. Applicants should have a high school diploma, favored experience in makerspaces, and the ability to troubleshoot various equipment. Join us in shaping the future of our makerspace and making a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and specialized training applicable to position.
• One year of experience with makerspaces or similar facilities preferred.
• Required to complete training on maker and STEAM equipment.

Responsibilities

• Guide customers and develop engaging instructional experiences.
• Support innovative projects and maintain a vibrant learning environment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Customer service

Creativity

Equipment troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

3D printers

Vinyl cutters

Laser cutter/engraver

Desktop CNC

Job description

Do you enjoy tinkering, solving problems, and discovering how things work? Are you curious, resourceful, and excited to help others learn new tools and technologies? Are you enthusiastic about technology, customer service, and empowering people of all ages to create?

Our LPCPL Exchange is looking for a dynamic Makerspace Team Lead who brings energy, creativity, and a passion for hands-on learning. In this role, you’ll guide customers, develop engaging instructional experiences, support innovative projects, and help maintain a vibrant, well-equipped learning environment for makers of all ages.

If you’re enthusiastic about fostering creativity, empowering learners, and shaping the future of our makerspace, we’d love to meet you. Join us and help inspire the next generation of creators and problem-solvers.

Full job description and application is available at https://www.laportelibrary.org/employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent and specialized training applicable to position.
• One year of experience with makerspaces or similar facilities preferred.
• Required to complete training on maker and STEAM equipment.
• Ability to use and troubleshoot equipment issues such as 3D printers, hand and stationary tools, vinyl cutters, sewing machine, laser cutter/engraver, and desktop CNC.