SPDI Makerspace Educator & Lab Manager

Keene State College; Keene (NH); On-site; USD 53,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Keene State College in Keene, NH is seeking a SPDI Workspace Manager/Educator to support the Sustainable Product Design and Innovation, Architecture, and Construction Management programs. You will provide hands-on technical instruction, manage equipment and supplies, and assist with curriculum development and student recruitment activities.

Responsibilities include supporting lab-based courses and projects, supervising open lab sessions, training student workers, maintaining safe workspaces, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and at least three years of relevant experience.
• Hands-on experience with fabrication, prototyping, woodworking, or manufacturing equipment.
• Experience instructing or training others in equipment operation and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support faculty and students in laboratory-based courses, projects, and independent work.
• Provide hands-on instruction in fabrication, prototyping, manufacturing processes, and safe equipment operation.
• Assist faculty with curriculum development, instructional activities, and laboratory preparation.
• Supervise open lab sessions and provide technical guidance and mentorship to students.
• Train and supervise student workers and support new faculty using the workspaces.
• Maintain safe, organized, and functional SPDI workspaces.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate repairs of fabrication, prototyping, and manufacturing equipment.
• Develop and maintain equipment operating instructions, safety procedures, and maintenance records.
• Manage workspace access, equipment training, and adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinate equipment installation, upgrades, and workspace improvements.
• Maintain equipment, tooling, and supply inventories.
• Identify and recommend equipment and material purchases based on curricular needs.
• Coordinate purchasing, maintenance services, and equipment donations.
• Work with department leadership to manage laboratory budgets and monitor expenditures.
• Collaborate with SPDI, Architecture, and Construction Management faculty and staff.
• Support student recruitment, campus visits, demonstrations, and industry engagement activities.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Teaching / Training

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

CAD/CAM

CNC equipment

Laser cutting

Additive manufacturing

Digital fabrication

Job description

Keene State College in Keene, NH is seeking a SPDI Workspace Manager/Educator to support the Sustainable Product Design and Innovation, Architecture, and Construction Management programs. You will provide hands-on technical instruction, manage equipment and supplies, and assist with curriculum development and student recruitment activities.

Responsibilities include supporting lab-based courses and projects, supervising open lab sessions, training student workers, maintaining safe workspaces, and