Convergent Makerspace Director

JuxtaHub’s mission is “to connect creators, artists and makers from diverse mediums, fostering opportunities for education, collaboration, and innovation across the Lehigh Valley – we are where arts and technology intersect.”

JuxtaHub’s Convergent Makerspace (CMS) is a key program in our mission and our Convergent Makerspace Director will be responsible for the overall leadership, management, and development of our CMS – a unique collaborative environment focused on the intersection of technology and art that provides tools, resources, and training for innovation, creation, and learning. Duties, qualifications, and responsibilities include:

• Manage day-to-day makerspace operations: Oversee safety, scheduling, inventory, equipment maintenance, materials and cleanliness of the space.
• Program development and delivery: Develop, coordinate, and teach youth and adult programs, workshops, and establish community and school partnerships.
• Staff and volunteer supervision: Recruit, train, and supervise volunteers, instructors, staff, and interns involved in CMS activities.
• Outreach and engagement: Foster relationships with local community partners, businesses and external organizations; build awareness and engagement through marketing and events.
• Budget and records management: Oversee budgeting, purchasing, grants, membership, and record-keeping related to CMS operations. Includes lifecycle managing Convergent Creation Capabilities (CCCs) consisting of toolchains, pipelines and workflows.
• Safety and training: Create and provide safety and operational training for users; ensure a safe and inclusive CMS environment.
• Facilitate collaboration: Support a collaborative and creative environment, encouraging teamwork and innovation among users.
• Strategic planning: Contribute to strategic vision, annual goals, and alignment of CMS mission with broader JuxtaHub objectives. This includes overall P&L responsibility for the CMS program.
• Other duties as assigned: Carry out additional tasks related to makerspace success as directed by JuxtaHub leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; STEM degree preferred. Master’s or equivalent graduate experience preferred.
• Five or more years of experience managing a makerspace or similar environment.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational, and leadership ability.
• Experience developing and delivering educational curricula or instructional activities. Knowledge of pedagogical and andragogical frameworks and best practices for educating students & adult learners. Corporate training and professional workshop exposure. Hackathon experience or exposure.
• Significant and proven experience with many of the following CMS technologies and capabilities including: 3D printers & scanners, 3D CAD software platforms & tools, laser cutters, vinyl & paper cutters, educational robotics, electronics fabrication & repair, digital graphics & animation, virtual/mixed reality (Meta Quest, HTC), augmented reality (Snap Spectacles, Magic Leap), software development and AI vibe coding, wood working/hand tools, video/audio podcasting, video production & post production, video/photo media conversion to digital, digital textile printing & embroidery.
• Experience in community outreach, grant writing, and partnership building.
• Ability to work independently, coordinate multiple programs, and manage budgets.
• Experience with innovation and entrepreneur coaching, preferably including prototyping, fabrication and small-scale manufacturing experience (metal, electronics, wood, digital etc) or skunkworks environments.
• Capacity to work a flexible schedule with some evenings and weekends
• Experience with Pennsylvania STEELS or NGSS standards.
• Successful candidate will be required to comply with PA Acts 153 and 15 by providing/obtaining a PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to occasionally lift equipment (up to 50lbs), perform tasks like bending, climbing, or standing for events or workshops.

This role is both administrative and hands-on, requiring a versatile self-starter to lead educational programs, manage operations, supervise staff, and drive the JuxtaHub CMS mission in the community. The position reports to the Chief Programming Officer.

JuxtaHub is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.