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.