Part-Time Makerspace Assistant - Experiential Learning

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Kentucky is seeking a current UK student for a part-time Student position located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and not affiliated with UK.

You will assist in experiential learning spaces, operate equipment, provide customer service, organize supplies, and help develop hands-on programming for makers of all ages. Schedule may include changes and requires reliability.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least one year related experience required.
• Associate’s degree preferred.
• Spanish reading/writing/listening at intermediate level or above preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists in day-to-day responsibilities of experiential learning spaces.
• Operate, troubleshoot, and maintain equipment in experiential learning spaces.
• Provide exceptional customer service by instructing and assisting customers with software and equipment.
• Organize and oversee the use of supplies, tools and materials used in experiential learning spaces.
• Implement and facilitate hands-on programming for makers of all ages.
• Collaborate with supervisor to enhance programs.
• Maintain interdepartmental relationships and seek ways spaces serve other departments.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Digital literacy

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Diversity awareness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

One year related experience

Associate’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

University of Kentucky is seeking a current UK student for a part-time Student position located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and not affiliated with UK.

You will assist in experiential learning spaces, operate equipment, provide customer service, organize supplies, and help develop hands-on programming for makers of all ages. Schedule may include changes and requires reliability.