What are the responsibilities and job description for the The Athenian School is hiring an Innovation Studio Shop Manager Job at TRANSFORM position at TRANSFORMATIVE LEARNING TECHNOLOGIES LAB?
Innovation is at the doorstep of The Athenian School—or perhaps more accurately, at the base of Mt. Diablo. Athenian is a school where virtually every part of its 75-acre campus near the beautiful San Francisco East Bay hills is a space for discovery and experimentation. But what makes Athenian truly unique is the role of the student in the learning process. Students don’t just own their learning, they live it—whether spending three months building an airplane or spending three weeks camping in the wilderness.
The Carter Innovation Studio (CIS) is part of the newest learning commons on campus. This 5,200 square foot design lab features a shop area with metal and woodworking tools, an industrial arts area, a computer / CADD / 3-D printer space, and three classrooms. Its central location at the heart of Athenian’s campus is no accident. Athenian wants the CIS to be a hub of experiential learning activity for both middle and high school students.
Job Title :
75% Carter Innovation Studio (CIS) Shop Manager / User Supervisor (100% during the academic school year)
Accountability :
Reports to the Director of the CIS
Job Summary :
The Athenian School’s Carter Innovation Studio is looking for a Shop Manager / Supervisor. The CIS is a combination of makerspace / woodworking and machine shop. Current classes taught in the CIS include Engineering, Architecture, Applied Science, Imagineering, and Art and Science of Making, and students served range from 6th to 12th-graders. The CIS houses tools including 3D printers, laser cutters, a soldering station / electronics bench, power tools including saws and sanders, a Shopbot, a lathe, a mill, hand tools, and more. We are looking for individuals who have experience running a makerspace or shop in an educational setting and prefer those who have expertise in woodworking, metalworking, and / or facilities management. A sense of humor, humility, growth mindset and an inviting attitude are musts for success in this role.
Under direct oversight by the Director of the CIS, the CIS Shop Manager ensures that all equipment inside the CIS is in working order, creates and enforces safety policies, and supervises users in the safe and responsible operation of CIS tools. In all of the above as well as additional areas to be defined, the CIS Shop Manager works closely with the Director of the CIS to meet user and institutional needs.
Duties : Facility Management
- Maintains an organized and safe facility by performing daily clean-up and inspection of all CIS areas : Digital Fabrication Studio, Electronics Bench, Wood and Metal Shop / Open Studio, Classrooms, and storage areas.
- Manages the upkeep and timely maintenance of equipment and raw materials / supplies in all CIS areas; documents maintenance work in Maintenance Manual / Log.
- Defines, implements, and effectively publicizes the CIS Safety Program, including but not limited to displaying proper signage, maintaining first aid kits and personal protective equipment, and user education and enforcement.
- Collaborates with Facilities Department to maintain systems including HVAC / dust collection, electrical, and fire safety; prepares CIS for and follows up on annual fire inspections.
- Purchases and organizes supplies and equipment; regularly takes inventory of and replenishes CIS supplies.
- Provides timely communication on the working status of tools to facilitate teacher planning and safe operation.
- Regularly invites feedback on facility organization and be open to making changes to best serve users.
- Assigns storage space to teachers and other users.
Supervision and Training of Users / Informal Education
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES :
Please email Vivian Liao at vliao@athenian.org if you have questions. Apply for the position here.
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