We’re Hiring a Makerspace Facilities Assistant

  • Location: Make Santa Fe – 2879 All Trades Rd, Santa Fe, NM
  • Pay: $20/hour
  • Hours: 15 hours/week guaranteed, with potential for additional hours
  • Schedule: Includes weekday and weekend shifts depending on class schedule
  • Type: Part-Time
  • Start Date: As soon as filled

About Make Santa Fe

MAKE Santa Fe is a nonprofit makerspace where tools, creativity, and community come together. We support makers of all backgrounds by offering hands-on workshops and access to a wide variety of professional-grade tools.

About the Role

As a Makerspace Facilities Assistant, your mission is to help maintain a clean, safe, and functional creative space. You’ll play a key role in opening the space, assisting with classes, and supporting general upkeep across our studios. From tidying up to light maintenance and tool organization, your hands-on care helps our community thrive.

Responsibilities

Space Supervision & Member Support

  • Open the facility and welcome members and class attendees
  • Assist instructors with class setup, cleanup, and logistics
  • Support member safety by monitoring use of shared studios
  • Conduct basic space orientations for new members
  • Complete daily opening/closing checklists

Facilities, Organization & Maintenance

  • Perform regular cleaning and tidying of shared studios and shop areas
  • Reorganize and restock supplies as needed
  • Conduct basic tool and equipment checks; flag maintenance issues
  • Support ongoing reorganization and studio improvement projects
  • Assist with volunteer coordination for facilities tasks

What We’re Looking For

  • Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and hands-on
  • Comfortable around tools and creative spaces (training provided)
  • Good communication and people skills
  • Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs and move through shop spaces
  • Bonus: Maker mindset, studio or shop experience

Perks & Culture

  • Free MAKE Santa Fe membership
  • Access to tools, training, and hands-on learning
  • Creative, collaborative environment
  • Part of a growing nonprofit making a difference in the community

Makerspace Assistant Application

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