Student Worker - Makerspace

Student Worker - Makerspace

Student workers staff the Makerspace. This position will require some lifting and ladder climbing on occasion while stocking or inventorying the Makerspace. It will also require some event/workshop planning and implementation.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Staff the Makerspace during operating hours and assist with afterhours programming as necessary.
• Keep the Makerspace clean, organized, and operational for student use.
• Create, develop, and implement Makerspace programs, workshops, and events.
• Lead or assist with Makerspace workshops, events, or fundraisers.
• Manage Makerspace materials/equipment check-in/check-out process.
• Assist Makerspace users with questions about supplies and/or equipment.
• Enforce safety procedures and monitor equipment use, including items being taken from the room.
• Inventory and organize Makerspace supplies, including the unboxing and stocking of new supplies and equipment.
• Creating purchase orders for new supplies and equipment for Makerspace.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Willingness and patience to teach others how to learn a new skill.
• Troubleshooting and creative thinking.
• Knowledge of standard office machines and equipment.
• Skill in English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Skill in typing/word processing and use of personal computer/software, especially Microsoft Outlook, Work, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Customer service skills and ability to work as member of a team are important.
• A spirit of creativity and craftiness.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be in good academic standing.
• Must be currently enrolled or attending classes at Florida Polytechnic University.
• Must have a cumulative GPA of at least a 2.25 and have successfully completed 9 credits or more in the most recent fall or spring semester with a GPA of 2.0 or better.

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Other Specific Requirements of Law:

• This position requires a criminal background check.
• This position is subject to federal and state privacy regulations.

Normal Work Schedule: The work schedule for this position will be discussed with the hiring manager, depending upon the student's class schedule. Thursday and Friday availability is a plus.

Expected Starting Salary: $14.25 hourly.

Application Deadline Date: The position is open until filled.

Special Instructions Regarding Attachments: Required attachments are listed on each posting. Please be sure to attach all required documents in the Resume/CV field before continuing through the application. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made and additional attachments will not be considered.

An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process. For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline.

All document(s) must be received on or before the closing date of the job announcements.

Diversity Statement: Florida Polytechnic University is an equal opportunity/equal access institution. It is the policy of the Board of Trustees to provide equal opportunity for employment and educational opportunities to all (including applicants for employment, employees, applicants for admission, students, and others affiliated with the University) without regard to race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or genetic information.