Job ID: 376546
About the Job
The Makerspace Project Assistant supports the daily operations, instructional programming, and ongoing development of the Makerspace in the Health Sciences Libraries, with secondary coverage in the Virtual Reality Studio. This position works in close collaboration with the Makerspace Lab Manager and the Engagement, Outreach, and Community Partnerships staff to support a wide range of users, including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff across the University of Minnesota, and community partners.
The Makerspace Project Assistant serves as a peer-level technical and instructional resource, independently teaching beginner and intermediate workshops using established makerspace curriculum, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of instructional materials, workflows, and programs. The role combines hands-on technical support, equipment maintenance, and patron assistance with active participation in space planning, operational improvements, and program development.
This position requires strong technical competency with digital fabrication tools and software, the ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment, and the capacity to communicate clearly with users of varying experience levels in a shared, interdisciplinary makerspace environment.
This position is in-person only; remote work is not available.
Hours/Availability: 5 hours on MWF and 7 hours TTh; schedule may change on a weekly basis.
**This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Daily Operations & Staffing (40%)
About the Job
The Makerspace Project Assistant supports the daily operations, instructional programming, and ongoing development of the Makerspace in the Health Sciences Libraries, with secondary coverage in the Virtual Reality Studio. This position works in close collaboration with the Makerspace Lab Manager and the Engagement, Outreach, and Community Partnerships staff to support a wide range of users, including undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and staff across the University of Minnesota, and community partners.
The Makerspace Project Assistant serves as a peer-level technical and instructional resource, independently teaching beginner and intermediate workshops using established makerspace curriculum, while also contributing to the continuous improvement of instructional materials, workflows, and programs. The role combines hands-on technical support, equipment maintenance, and patron assistance with active participation in space planning, operational improvements, and program development.
This position requires strong technical competency with digital fabrication tools and software, the ability to troubleshoot and maintain complex equipment, and the capacity to communicate clearly with users of varying experience levels in a shared, interdisciplinary makerspace environment.
This position is in-person only; remote work is not available.
Hours/Availability: 5 hours on MWF and 7 hours TTh; schedule may change on a weekly basis.
**This position is not eligible for H-1B visa sponsorship.
Responsibilities
Daily Operations & Staffing (40%)
- Staff the Makerspace in the Health Sciences Library during scheduled shifts, providing front-line support to patrons and ensuring safe, effective use of equipment and spaces.