Student Worker - Maker Mentor

Baylor University•Waco, TX

1d•$10•Onsite

About The Position

The Moody Makerspace is seeking a creative, friendly, and outgoing individual with a passion for educating others about “making.” The Moody Makerspace allows students, faculty, and staff access to creative tools and equipment, including 3D printers, laser engravers, vinyl cutters, embroidery machines, bike repair, and various hand and powered tools. Maker Mentors oversee the use of this equipment and provide help and guidance to patrons as they realize their projects. They regularly assist students, faculty, and staff through brainstorming, teaching, and assisting with equipment and tool use throughout the life of the project. In a student employee capacity, may perform or assist with specialized business or operational functions that contribute to departmental goals and initiatives. A good Maker Mentor is one who does not shy away from trying new things, is quick to make friends with new people, and who will actively go in search of the answer when presented with a unique challenge. Maker Mentors welcome others to the world of making with enthusiasm and an encouraging demeanor.

Requirements

Strong social skills and good communication.
Curiosity and a love of learning.
Ability to prioritize and take initiative.
Natural inclination towards cleanliness and good organization.

Nice To Haves

Experience with engineering, robotics, design, or working in a shop environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

Consulting with patrons on making activities for both academic and personal projects.
Training patrons on the use of the various tools and equipment.
Providing excellent customer service to patrons.
Cleaning and organizing the space according to assigned shift duties.
Staffing the makerspace during open hours.
Facilitating makerspace orientations, workshops, and trainings.
Helping with Makerspace functions around campus.
Assisting with training new employees.
Assisting with various projects, activities and tasks related to the Makerspace (Booths at Freshman Orientation, Diadeloso, Christmas on 5th Street, etc.)
Continually improving upon personal skills and familiarity with the available equipment.
Completing all assigned training in a punctual manner.
Maintaining regular and punctual attendance.
Provide mid to advanced level administrative and operational support for day-to-day tasks
May serve as initial contact for in-person guests or callers; provide excellent customer service
May generate, prepare and analyze reports or perform forecasting
May create creative content or maintain department website(s)
May assist with special projects and initiatives supporting departmental goals
May assist with planning or coordination of events
May assist with identifying areas of improvement and recommend solutions
May assist with compliance processes
May assist with maintaining internal databases and records
May assist with developing processes and procedures
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
Ability to comply with University policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance