At Discover Burien, we believe in the power of people working together to make a difference. If you're passionate about building stronger communities, supporting meaningful causes, and being part of a purpose-driven organization, we invite you to explore our current employment opportunities. Join us in making an impact—one person, one project, and one partnership at a time.
Current Open Positions:
Makerspace Manager
DESCRIPTION:
The Maker Space Manager serves as a resource to members by providing instructional, technical, and production services. The Manager works under the supervision of the Executive Director but exercises discretion and independent judgment in managing the day-to-day operations of the maker space. The Manager ensures that supplies are stocked and all equipment is in good working order; oversees safety policies and practices in the maker space and supervises and trains members on equipment use and certification.
SUMMARY OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Cultivate a welcoming and accessible environment for members and other users with a diverse range of needs and abilities; ensure appropriate signage, policies, equipment and communication to facilitate accommodations on an individualized basis.
Manage the day-to-day operations of the makerspace. Check people in and out, check equipment in and out, manage member time on equipment, take payments, manage retail sales.
Run safety training for all pieces of equipment, conduct certification for users of the Epilog Laser Engraver, Avid CNC Router/Plasma machine and the Prusa 3D printer.
Maintain and repair makerspace machinery in a timely fashion; troubleshoot equipment for problems, make repairs and adjustments as needed, and coordinate repair needs and schedules with external vendors.
Maintain inventories and track use of consumable materials, supplies, equipment, and capital equipment.
Attend meetings contributing to the use and programming of the makerspace.
Collaborate with the Director on budget and planning.
In collaboration with the Director, regularly review a fair and sustainable space-use policy for the makerspace.
Oversee and manage community mentors while in the Makers space who will be resources for tool operations, how-to’s, etc.
Regularly clean the spaces, sweeping and mopping as necessary. Ensure members have left the equipment and areas tidy and clean after each use.
Monitor for efficient material use, re-use, and recycling, with the goal of reducing waste and moving towards increasingly sustainable material practices.
Be willing to help users with their projects as needed, charging time accordingly on equipment.
REQUIRED, KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Highly developed organizational skills.
The demonstrated ability to engage well and collaborate with others in this public-facing position.
Experience with hands-on education, project-based learning, or prototyping.
Experience teaching or tutoring others in a way that would have applicability to the makerspace.
CPR and First aid knowledge a plus.
Experience helping members or others design hands-on projects.
The job candidate ideally should be familiar with and/or proficient with some of the following technologies, processes, and tools: 3D printing, Laser cutters, Engravers, Sewing Machines, Vinyl Cutters, Video and still cameras, microphones, Wood- and Metal-working, Metal CNC Plasma Cutting, wood CNC Cutting, Hand tools, Power tools (e.g., drills, drivers, reciprocating saws, chop saws, grinders).
Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to learn technologies, processes, and tools with which the candidate is not currently familiar.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE EDUCATION:
High school diploma and extensive courses beyond high school equivalent to one or two years of college or technical training; or any combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities of the position.
Licenses: Valid Washington Driver License and a driving record, as maintained by the DMV, that is acceptable to our insurance carrier.
Grooming and Appearance: The Box seeks to maintain a professional image at all times.
WORKING HOURS:
Tuesday – Saturday, full time. Hours subject to change. Minimum of 2 days open until 8pm.