Makerspace Ambassador

Job Description

Job Description

Title: Makerspace Ambassador

Position Type: Workstudy

College: Red Rocks Community College

Division: Student Affairs

Campus: RRCC Lakewood Campus

Location: Lakewood

Salary Range: $19.37 - $19.89 / hour

Job Summary:

The Clear Creek Makerspace (CCM) in Wheat Ridge, CO is seeking enthusiastic, creative RRCC work-study student innovators to help run our state-of-the-art makerspace. We encourage all candidates with an enthusiasm for emergent technology, tinkering, discovery, creative design, and a mind for DIY projects to apply.

CCM is a cutting-edge 7,500 square foot makerspace and one of Metro Denver’s largest creative crafting destinations, designed to foster collaborative design projects in Wheat Ridge, Denver, and across the Front Range. Open to everyone regardless of experience or ability, CCM encourages and builds upon project-based learning at all levels, offering regular training workshops and engaging, fun events on equipment usage, prototyping, design, and small business development. The makerspace features desktop FDM and SLA 3D printing, CO2 and fiber laser cutters, electronics and testing equipment, textiles, crafting, vinyl cutting, leatherworking, 3D scanning, 3D modeling and CAD, advanced woodshop and metal shop tools and equipment including CNC routers, mills, plasma cutters, and laser welders.

As a primary part of the role, Makerspace Ambassadors assist members with projects, equipment, and troubleshooting, welcome and guide drop-in visitors, lead tours of the space, enforce safety standards and operational policies, maintain equipment and organization throughout the space, and occasionally lead classes and workshops — all while serving as an enthusiastic, knowledgeable face of the CCM community.

This position reports to the CCM Director as the off-campus supervisor and Karen Tran, Manager of Work-Study and Customer Service as the on-campus supervisor. The work schedule for this position is flexible around student class schedules, with all shifts scheduled between Monday to Thursday, 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM at the Clear Creek Makerspace, located at 9110 W 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge CO, 80033. May require hours outside of normal work schedule.

This is a work study position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while an RRCC student, depending on class schedule, need, and budget availability. Student employees are enrolled and contribute to a TIAA-CREF account when enrolled in less than six credits.

This position is open and continuous. Candidates selected will be contacted.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Willingness to expand knowledge and skills related to inclusion and diversity.
Good communication, organizational, and attention to detail skills.
Ability to proficiently use Microsoft Office suite products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to work independently and exercise good judgment.
Demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive working and learning environment.

Required Qualifications

Must be an RRCC student and be eligible for federal work-study and maintain Financial Aid eligibility.
Must be enrolled in at least half-time (6 credit hours) and meet Satisfactory Academic Progress requirements.
Must be passionate and motivated about makerspaces, crafting, DIY, creative expression, and working with diverse communities.
Must be resourceful, and able to work both independently as well as on a team.

Preferred Qualifications

Customer service experience.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with CCM equipment, machines, and tools.
Experience with or interest in STEAM subjects and emergent technologies.
Lesson plan development, event organization, marketing and social media, or general outreach.
Ability to solve problems creatively, and with a high attention to detail.

Physical & Cognitive Demands
The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.

• Occasionally moves, positions, and transports files and office materials weighing up to 10 lbs.
• This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc.
• The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills.

To Apply

All applicants must submit:
1. Resume
2. Detailed letter of interest (cover letter) addressing the job announcement.
Candidates will be evaluated based on their qualifications as related to the duties and responsibilities of the position. Candidates may redact any personally identifiable information on their materials including but are not limited to age, date of birth, and dates of attendance and date of graduation for educational institutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Advertised Hourly Pay

The hourly pay for this position is $19.37 - $19.89, commensurate with education and experience. This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position. This position may work up to 20 hours each week while an RRCC student, depending on need and budget availability. This position has been exempted from the State Classified System.

Benefits

Medical insurance is offered to instructors and other variable hour employees who have worked, on average, at least 30 hours per week in a 12-month period. RRCC/CCCS uses an initial 12-month measurement period to determine medical benefit eligibility, and a 12-month standard measurement period. Student employees are limited to working no more than 20 hours a week, and non-classified hourly and temporary staff are limited to 28 hours in a workweek, depending on budget and need. Additional information about medical insurance, and Life and Disability benefit information can be found at the CCCS Employee Benefits site under “Instructor & Variable Hour Employee Benefit Information.”

Sick leave is granted in accordance with SB20-205, Sick Leave for Employees, accrued at one hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours worked, up to a maximum of 48 hours per year.

Instructors and non-student hourly are required to contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their salary and do not contribute to Social Security. RRCC/CCCS student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA. RRCC/CCCS offers three tax-deferred investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457. Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). State employees are eligible to participate in BenefitHub which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources. Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the Colorado Division of Human Resources website.

Notice to all Applicants

• Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review.
• Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material.
• Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire.
• Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment.
• Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify.
• Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus.
• All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to Colorado PERA at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security.
• Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.

RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Red Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at -us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.

We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.
Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.
For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the -us/disclaimers-and-legal-notices.