Position: Lead Maker 

Organization: Museum of Solutions (MuSo)

Location: Mumbai

Reports to: Programming Director

Position: Full-time, On-site

Position Details: Lead Maker

Key Responsibilities:

- Facilitate workshops and training for students in areas including making, tinkering, innovation, problem-based learning, design thinking, and rapid prototyping.

- Supervise and facilitate student participation in the maker space for classes and independent projects.

- Maintain the machines, tools, materials, safe use, and schedule of the maker space.

- Manage maker space inventory and order equipment and materials required for classes and projects.

- Coordinate collaboration and partnerships with other maker spaces, industry experts, and organizations.

- Brainstorm and discuss ideas with the program design team and produce creative and innovative design concepts.

- Create operational manuals and safety procedures for machine operation.

- Conduct training for machine handling and operation for facilitators.

- Any other work as required by the Programming Director, Senior Management, Museum Director and Founder

Essential prerequisites :

● Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field, such as engineering, design, or education.

● 4+ years of experience working in a makerspace, educational or equivalent environment.

● Experience with design thinking and rapid prototyping tools (3D printers, CNC/Laser cutters/ 2D/3D design software), materials, and techniques.

● Strong technical skills in Electronics, Arduino, Raspberry Pi, ESP32, IoT

● Coding experience, particularly with Arduino and Scratch

● Excellent communication skills and ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups.

● Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

● Ability to troubleshoot and maintain equipment and materials.

● Passion for working with children and enabling them to learn through hands-on, interactive experiences

● Knowledge of safety procedures for makerspaces.

Abilities and Competencies

● Creativity and Innovation: Ability to generate and implement creative and innovative ideas for makerspace activities and programs.

● Problem-Solving: Ability to identify and solve problems effectively and efficiently in a makerspace environment.

● Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing situations and to work in a fast-paced environment.

● Leadership: Ability to lead, motivate and mentor a team of facilitators and volunteers in a makerspace setting.

● Interpersonal Skills: Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders