Offsite Makerspace Instructor - FT

Orange County Library System; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Orange County Library System seeks a hands-on facilitator to design, develop and conduct Fab Lab and maker environment workshops for customers and staff, providing technical and software assistance in the Fab Lab and Simulation Lab. You will support as a subject matter expert to develop and deliver video production curriculum for adults and teens, promoting accessible STEM learning.

Ideal candidates hold a STEM degree or credential with practical circuit operations experience and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical certification in a STEM related discipline.
• Two years of professional industry experience in electronic circuit operations, design/prototyping.
• Working knowledge of 3D printers, CNC, laser cutter and vinyl cutter operation.
• One year of formal training/teaching experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and conduct Fab Lab, or similar maker environment workshops for customers and staff and provide customers with technical and software assistance in the Fab Lab and Simulation Lab.
• Collaborate as a subject matter expert to develop and deliver video production curriculum for adults and teens.

Skills

Customer service

Curriculum development

Teaching/training

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical certification in a STEM field

Tools

3D printers

CNC

Laser cutter

Vinyl cutter

Job description

Who We Are

The Orange County Library System is a learning organization whose mission is to add to quality of life – not only for our customers, but also for our staff. At OCLS, you’ll find staff who are dedicated to serving the community and cultivating an environment where everyone is welcome. We offer growth and development opportunities, competitive pay and benefits, and a healthy work-life balance.

Who You Are

You are seeking a fun and rewarding work environment. You are fulfilled by being part of a diverse organization that changes lives and positively impacts the community. You are service focused and successfully build positive relationships with external and internal customers alike. You communicate effectively, can work independently, and enjoy contributing to the accomplishment of team goals.

What You’ll Do

You’ll design, develop and conduct Fab Lab, or similar “maker” environment workshops for customers and staff and provide customers with technical and software assistance in the Fab Lab and Simulation Lab. You’ll collaborate as a subject matter experts to develop and deliver video production curriculum for adults and teens.

What You’ve Done

You’ve completed a bachelor's degree or technical certification in a STEM related discipline, have gained two years of professional industry experience in electronic circuit operations, design/prototyping; working knowledge of 3D printers, CNC, laser cutter and vinyl cutter operation, one year of which in formal training/teaching experience.