Austin Community College District-posted 5 days ago
Part-time • Entry Level
Highland, CA
1,001-5,000 employees

Responsible for the daily operations and maintenance of the technology, equipment, and facilities of the Fashion Incubator. Reporting to the ACC Fashion Incubator Program Manager for the Digital Fashion Academy, will train and support students, faculty, staff and vendors with safely maintained equipment and technology processes. ACC Fashion Incubator’s primary programs are an incubator for small business development and a high-tech digital fashion training facility for ACC students.

  • Responsible for supporting day-to-day activities and services of the Fashion Incubator (Design Lab, Studio, and any other temporary or remote operation) including, but not limited to Lab equipment, Lab student staff, partner companies, and instructional/training lab activities during those hours.
  • Assists partner (incubator) companies, including prototyping, product development, production support, training, and consulting where appropriate.
  • Monitors the Fashion Incubator spaces (permanent and temporary) to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Promotes safe lab practices among partner companies, faculty, staff, and students.
  • Maintains a safe and compliant workspace for partner companies, students, faculty, and other users of the Lab.
  • Utilizes the college’s maintenance request systems as needed.
  • Maintains inventory of equipment, software, supplies, and materials and provides reports on utilization.
  • Supports populating, managing, and operating online scheduling, equipment, and training systems.
  • Researches and recommends new hardware, software, equipment, and lab services based on experience and interaction with lab partners.
  • Performs routine maintenance and repairs as needed on applicable equipment.
  • Arranges repair or maintenance services as required.
  • Responsible for providing training to students and faculty in the safe and proper use of the equipment and lab facilities.
  • Perform other related tasks as assigned by the Director.
  • Working knowledge of fashion production planning including traditional and innovative methods.
  • Familiarity with fashion manufacturing and merchandising practices and processes.
  • Maintaining an established work schedule including some evenings and weekends to support partner and student needs.
  • Effectively using interpersonal and communications skills, including tact and diplomacy.
  • Effectively using organizational and planning skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
  • Effectively using written and oral communication and advocacy skills.
  • Maintaining confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
  • Effectively using project management skills.
  • Ability to multi-task.
  • Ability and willingness to learn new equipment and technology.
  • Effectively troubleshooting equipment for consistent student/brands use
  • Promotes a positive and friendly work environment according to the college's core values.
  • Use a variety of spreadsheet, word processing, database, and presentation software.
  • Use of industrial grade sewing equipment
  • One year of related work experience.
  • Associate Degree in Fashion Design, Engineering, Advanced Manufacturing or related field.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Office, Google Workspace, digital community management (e.g. Slack), and video conferencing required.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Project Management Software applications, and Gerber Technology are preferred, and will be expected to be acquired in the role.
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