Makerspace Lead

2 Months ago • All levels • $45,000 PA - $55,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Makerspace Lead, you will supervise STEAM educators, coordinate and promote activities and programming in Bathurst, NB. You will support planning and delivering high-quality learning experiences at the makerspace and in the community. Your responsibilities include running a STEAM learning space, supporting STEAM educators in creating and delivering engaging STEAM learning experiences, coordinating in-person and virtual STEAM-based learning, supervising educators, maintaining the makerspace, procuring equipment and materials, scheduling programming, and maintaining partnerships with the community. You will be representing Ampere. (Approximately 100 words)

Must have:

Strong planning, organization, coordination skills
Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Experience building and maintaining partnerships
Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly
Ability to work in-person and remotely
Experience with Eventbrite, Google Docs, Sheets, Forms, Calendar

Good to have:

Experience with media and technology, basic coding
Knowledge and experience with social media content
Comfortable learning new technology and tools
Experience developing and delivering learning experiences
Basic First Aid certification
Being fluent in French

Perks:

Mission-driven impact
Flexible work-life balance
Comprehensive benefits
Pension Plan
Wellness Perks

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Job Details

Who We Are:

Working alongside rural, remote, Indigenous, and other communities, Ampere delivers programs for people of all ages to cultivate STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) skills through innovative technology, art, and play. It offers world-class Makerspaces, maker kits and activities, and works with educators to introduce children to a STEAM-based curriculum that brings learning to life.

After more than a decade of co-designing and delivering science, technology, engineering, arts and math (STEAM) education, Pinnguaq’s name is changing to reflect the organization’s evolution; Pinnguaq is now Ampere. Please take this into consideration while maneuvering our websites to better understand our story!

Why Join us?

Mission-driven impact – Contribute to meaningful work that supports communities and promotes digital inclusion across Canada.
Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance with schedules that fit your lifestyle.
Comprehensive benefits – Access a robust benefits package designed to support your health and wellness.
Pension Plan – Plan for your future with a competitive pension plan.
Wellness Perks – Take advantage of wellness initiatives that promote your physical and mental well-being.

Job Summary:

As a Makerspace Lead, you will be responsible for supervising STEAM educators, coordinating and promoting activities and programming in Bathurst, NB. You will also be involved in supporting the planning and delivery of high-quality learning experiences at the makerspace and out in the community. Being part of the Delivery Team is being the public face of the Ampere and an ambassador of the work we do.

Responsibilities:

Work alongside the Layers Staff Team to run a well-organized, busy, fun and exciting STEAM learning space where both learners and educators feel welcome, respected, and inspired.
Work with STEAM Educators to support development and delivery of engaging, fun, age-appropriate, STEAM and digital skills learning experiences with real-world applications.
Coordinate the planning and delivery of in-person, blended, and virtual STEAM-based and essential digital literacy skills learning experiences for youth learners.
Supervise STEAM educators in the Bathurst Makerspace, providing mentorship, training and programming support.
Maintain current knowledge of trends, initiatives and best practices of Makerspaces. Assess trends, initiatives and best practices and support their integration in the Ampere’s programs as appropriate.
Schedule programming in the Bathurst Makerspace and, as needed, at partner locations in the community.
Procure equipment, materials and supplies needed for programming.
Establish and maintain Bathurst Makerspace systems to ensure space and equipment, are well-organized, in good working order, and ready for program delivery at all times.
Maintain teaching and tech equipment to facilitate program delivery in the Bathurst Makerspace and in the community.
Create delivery event registration pages on related platforms as needed.
Record and input attendance and evaluation data for delivery events including pre-registered programs, in-person deliveries and live virtual deliveries.
Capture delivery events through photos and videos, confirm photo release forms are signed off, share photos and videos on Ampere’s internal Slack channel #successtories-and-shareables.
Network with local community initiatives to exchange information, through public speaking, attending conferences and symposiums, tabling events, etc.
Facilitate the development and delivery of high-quality, community-centred, play-based STEAM and digital skills programming.
Foster an environment wherein participants have the best learning experience and are challenged in a positive, growth-minded manner.
Represent Ampere in a respectful and sensitive manner.
Maintain partnerships with nearby Indigenous communities.
Complete cross-departmental tasks as assigned that may include but are not limited to: online module/course content and curriculum development, asset creation, contribution to the Root & STEM publication, and support with feedback gathering, evaluation and reporting.
Other duties as assigned.

Attributes and Qualifications:

Equal consideration will be given to non-academic skills and experiences of candidates.
Strong planning, organization, coordination, and time management skills.
Strong decision making and problem solving skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Experience building and maintaining partnerships.
Ability to work as a collaborative and flexible team player in a dynamic team environment.
Ability to work in-person in the Bathurst Makerspace, as well as ability to occasionally work independently and remotely.
Experience working in Eventbrite, Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Forms, Google Calendar
Experience with media and technology, and basic coding concepts is an asset.
Knowledge and experience with creating and posting content to Tiktok, Instagram, Facebook, etc. is an asset.
Comfortable learning new technology and digital tools.
Experience and passion for developing and delivering fun and engaging learning experiences for learners of all ages is an asset.
Basic First Aid certification is an asset.
Being fluent in French is an asset.
A Vulnerable Sector Search (VSS) will be a condition of the employment offer (if over the age of 18).

Ampere prioritizes the safety of our employees and the community members we work with, because of this we may require both new hires and current team members to undergo a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS). The approval for acceptance of a VSS lies with our People and Culture Team and Management. To ensure up-to-date documentation, please ensure it has not been over six months since the date of completion of the VSS you are submitting. The expense for the VSS falls on the individual, not the company, if there are any concerns regarding this please speak to the People and Culture Team. Additionally, please confirm you're completing the VSS in the correct region.

Ampere strongly believes in fostering diversity within the communities we serve. We welcome those who would contribute to the further diversification of our staff including, but not limited to, Indigenous people, women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities and persons of any sexual orientation or gender identity.

Ampere is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. Please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process.