Mobile Innovation Lab Assistant

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Mobile Innovation Lab Assistant is a passionate educator and/or maker who is familiar with STEAM education, hands-on learning, and has experience facilitating a previously developed curriculum.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

● Work with the Mobile Innovation Lab Manager to ensure all on-site needs are met/logistics are discussed prior to event

● Assist with setting up and breakdown Mobile Innovation Lab at each site including electrical needs, tables, carts, tents, generator (if needed) and break down all equipment post learning experience

● Participate in ‘run of show’ training meetings (volunteers, interns, work-study participants, etc.)

● Assist with maintaining Lab inventory

● Ensure the safety of all Mobile Innovation Lab participants

QUALIFICATIONS

● Ability to independently commute to locations in Guilford and Randolph Counties

● Pass a school system background check

● Arrive to all shifts on time and utilize guidelines provided by shift_ed staff if tardiness or an emergency occurs

● Understand the importance of and connection between teaching practices and utilizing a maker mindset

● Work collaboratively in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment

● Ability to work in an environment where requirements/ expectations can quickly change and evolve

● Ability to work outside in a variety of weather conditions

● Ability to perform physically demanding work

● Transparent with a high-integrity leadership style that motivates people to work hard while having fun

● Skilled in at least two of the following:

• Digital fabrication
• Product design
• Basic electronics
• Woodworking
• CNC and other rapid prototyping tools

● Kid-friendly technology (ex. MaKey MaKey, Lego Mindstorms, Cool Circuits, raspberry pi, etc.)

● Agility to adjust “on the fly”, including determining back up for volunteer and/or children’s absences or conflicts.

Please note this is a Contract Part-Time position with up to 25 hours per week.