Offsite Makerspace Instructor - PT32

Orange County Library System; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Orange County Library System seeks a dynamic Fab Lab instructor to design, develop and run workshops for customers and staff in a maker environment. You will provide technical and software assistance in the Fab Lab and Simulation Lab, and collaborate to create video production curricula for adults and teens.

The role requires a STEM degree or accredited certification, plus practical experience with prototyping and circuit design. Training will empower diverse community learners in Orlando.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or technical certification in a STEM field.
• Two years of professional experience in electronic circuit operations, design or prototyping.
• Working knowledge of 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters and vinyl cutters.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

STEM knowledge

Teaching/Training

Education

Bachelor's degree or technical certification in STEM

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.