Nature Lab Operations Lead (Evenings/Weekends)

Rhode Island School of Design; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a part-time Lab Coordinator to join the Nature Lab. The role supports access to the Main Collection (Room 22) and oversees student workers, room scheduling, and safety procedures in a hands-on learning environment.

The successful candidate will train undergraduate Lab Assistants, assist with organism care, and help maintain clean, functional lab spaces across multiple rooms. RISD emphasizes inclusion and environmental justice in its community.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One year of supervising or leading students, volunteers, or other personnel in a professional setting.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute the minimum requirement.

Responsibilities

• Provide front-line operations of Nature Lab and access to Main Collection (Room 22); monitor activities and ensure rules are followed.
• Oversee student workers responsible for circulation and check-out/check-in of specimens and equipment.
• Mentor and train students; support Lab Coordinators in projects using Nature Lab resources.
• Assist in supervision, evaluation, and mentoring of undergraduate Lab Assistants; train in SOPs and lab protocols.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Office software

Attention to detail

Independent work

Workday experience

Web Checkout

Interdisciplinary awareness

Inclusive environment

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Workday

Web Checkout

Job description

Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) seeks a part-time Lab Coordinator to join the Nature Lab. The role supports access to the Main Collection (Room 22) and oversees student workers, room scheduling, and safety procedures in a hands-on learning environment.

The successful candidate will train undergraduate Lab Assistants, assist with organism care, and help maintain clean, functional lab spaces across multiple rooms. RISD emphasizes inclusion and environmental justice in its community.