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Rural Arts Collaborative Makerspace & Coworking Coordinator in Greensboro, Vermont
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Schedule B: Job Description
Makerspace & Coworking Coordinator
Position Summary
Reporting to the Executive Director, the Makerspace Coordinator is integral to supporting Sparks purpose to
make creative technology accessible to all. The Coordinator will work directly with the community to assist
them in their creative and/or professional projects. This includes overseeing educational programs,
performing full-service printing projects for clients, and supporting fellow RAC staff in the creation of
materials for other organizational programs. The Coworking Coordinator is responsible for the daily
operations of the Spark Coworking space. The Coworking Coordinator serves as the client-facing
representative of Spark, fielding all inquiries about the space, membership, equipment access and
capabilities. They support Sparks purpose to offer a creative and professional hub for local entrepreneurs.
This is a part-time, shift-bound, on-site position, averaging 20 hours per week, year-round. Benefits include
paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, mileage reimbursement for assigned work travel, and an awesome
work environment.
Compensation commensurate with experience.
About Rural Arts Collaborative
The Rural Arts Collaborative is 501(c)3 nonprofit organization comprised of artists, community members, and
businesses who work together to design, support, and deliver creative programs to youth and adults living in
and visiting Hardwick, Greensboro, and Craftsbury, Vermont. Guided by core values of arts, recreation,
technology, and sustainability, our programs provide experiences for all ages and abilities that spark joy,
inspiration, connection, and excitement, contributing to a healthier, more vibrant Northeast Kingdom.
Our working culture is inclusive, supportive, and employee-centered. Our team is innovative, motivated, and
ambitious. Driven by a desire to support each other and our community, we take complex challenges head-on
and work together to build solutions.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided based on qualifications,
merit, and business need.
Responsibilities
Clerking
? Provide exceptional hospitality and customer service as the first point of contact for visitors to
Spark, including greeting visitors, giving tours, and answering the phone
? Open and close the Spark space at the start and end of each day
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Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming atmosphere for members and staff
Membership Management
? Manage all aspects of member billing, invoicing, bookings, and contracts
? Respond to member requests in timely manner
? Monitor software for membership payments, overdue invoices
? Recruit, train, prepare for, and oversee work-trade members
Accessing Technology
? Schedule appointments for non-member Makerspace use
? Assist members and non-members in using the laser cutter, 3D printer, vinyl cutter, large format
printer, scanners, iMac computers, and copy machine.
? Schedule and host trainings and other enrichment events
Makerspace Operations
? Monitor the performance of makerspace equipment, performing routine maintenance and
troubleshooting issues as needed
? Manage supply inventories and order new supplies within a determined budget
? Receive, facilitate, and complete full-service print jobs
? Process sales and create invoices
? Manage the Makerspace Work Trade Members
Teamwork
? Maintain awareness of all RAC programming, so as to effectively inform inquirers
? Assist with Spark marketing and communications efforts, including updating website, making
promotional materials, and developing relationships with community partners
? S upport other RAC programming by supporting staff access to equipment, software, and
technological resources available in the Spark space
? Host general open hours, answer the phone, and check email inboxes
? Responsible for general tidiness, cleanliness, and appearance of the Makerspace
? Other duties as assigned include helping with various organizational projects
Expectations
? This is a fully on-site position with regular office hours
? Bring a collaborative spirit and contribute to organizational goals
? Demonstrate continual professional and organizational growth
Skills and Qualifications
? Bachelors degree in a related field preferred; equivalent work experience or a desire to learn
on-the-job accepted
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