STEM Lab Coordinator

Farm & Forge Club•College Grove, TN

77d•Onsite

About The Position

We’re hiring a full-time STEM Lab Coordinator to own day-to-day operations of a large, modern makerspace/STEM lab. The coordinator will guide students through the full design-to-production cycle—ideation, CAD/CAM, prototyping, iteration, and final builds—while maintaining equipment, safety, and scheduling. The role also includes planning and facilitating STEM camps during summer and holiday weeks. Core Lab Environment & Tools CNC routers • laser engravers/cutters • 3D printers • drones/UAS • computers & CAD/CAM software • vinyl cutter • heat press • hand & power tools • electronics/Arduino kits • VexIQ and Vex V5 Robots - measurement & QA tools • and more.

Requirements

Hands-on experience operating and maintaining makerspace equipment (at least 2 of: CNC router, laser cutter/engraver, 3D printers), plus basic electronics or fabrication skills.
Proficiency with CAD/CAM (e.g., Fusion 360, Onshape, SolidWorks) and slicers/CAM toolpaths.
Demonstrated ability to teach, coach, or mentor students (K–12) in project-based learning.
Strong organization, communication, and classroom/lab management skills; safety-first mindset.

Nice To Haves

Experience designing STEM camps or after-school programs.
FAA Part 107 (Remote Pilot) or willingness to obtain (for drone instruction).
Familiarity with coding/robotics (Arduino, Raspberry Pi, Python, VEX/FTC/FRC helpful).
Experience with lab SOPs, risk assessments, and basic LOTO/PPE best practices.
Comfort working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment serving student-athletes.

Responsibilities

Open/close the lab; enforce safety policies, PPE, and machine lockout/tagout where appropriate.
Maintain equipment uptime: perform routine maintenance, troubleshoot issues, coordinate vendor service, and keep consumables stocked.
Manage inventory (materials, bits, filaments, lenses, boards), organize storage, and keep a clean, professional workspace.
Lead small groups and 1:1 sessions in design thinking, CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, and fabrication.
Coach students through complete build cycles (requirements → design → test → iterate → document).
Collaborate with academic/athletic staff to align projects with learning goals and student interests.
Design and facilitate engaging STEM camps/workshops during summer and school breaks (some evenings/weekends required).
Develop project menus, kits, and rubrics for various ages and skill levels; manage registration rosters and day-of logistics.
Create SOPs, quick-start guides, and safety trainings; maintain student certification checklists.
Track usage, outcomes, and budget needs; assist with purchase requests and vendor relations.
Maintain a calendar for classes, open lab, reservations, and equipment training.
Foster a positive, inclusive, and industrious maker culture—curiosity, craftsmanship, iteration, and ownership.
Showcase student work (displays, showcases, social posts) and support club events and partnerships.