Become a Makerspace Intern
We are hiring for two paid internships with a start date of Autumn 2024. These internships are funded in part by Venture for Canada, and are “designed to give students experience and access to Canada's entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem with the training needed to thrive in small business environments.”
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter highlighting their qualifications and passion for the maker movement. Please send your application to info@createmakerspace.com by June 3rd.
The selection process will conclude by June 10th, with the successful candidate starting in Autumn 2024, for a maximum internship duration of 20 weeks.
Job description PDFs are linked below, or scroll down to read them on this page.
technical Intern
Position: Technical Intern
Start date: August 12th - September 9th 2024
End date: October 14th - December 31st 2024 (maximum duration = 20 weeks)
Location: Squamish BC (in person)
Hours: 15h - 30h/week. Flexible to suit your needs.
Pay: $20/h
Eligibility:
You must be enrolled in an academic program at a Canadian college or university full or part time.
You do not need to be actively studying at the time.
Recent graduates and international students are not eligible.
You must be a citizen of Canada, a permanent resident or have refugee status.
About Us:
Create Makerspace is an arts and culture hub in Squamish featuring a fully equipped shop for wood work, metal work, textiles, pottery and jewelry. We have been open since January 2024 offering memberships, classes, studio rentals and a design & fabrication service. Our mission is to create a well-equipped, accessible, inclusive community hub that makers, artists, and innovators can use for business, recreation and education. We pride ourselves on a culture of inclusivity and equity. It is so important that anyone joining our team fits within that ethos and shares our values.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated Technical Intern to join our team and contribute to the design, fabrication, and production of custom products within our makerspace. This role offers an excellent opportunity for hands-on experience in a dynamic and collaborative environment as well as the chance to get acquainted with cutting edge machinery such as the CNC router and the laser cutter.
What you’ll be doing:
Design Assistance: Collaborate with other team members to conceptualize and design custom products, prototypes, and projects using CAD software and other design tools.
Fabrication Support: Assist in the fabrication process, including laser cutting, CNC machining, 3D printing, woodworking, metalworking, and other relevant techniques.
Project Management: Manage project timelines, material sourcing, and budget constraints to ensure timely completion of tasks and projects.
Shop Upkeep: Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workspace by following proper shop protocols, equipment maintenance, and inventory management.
Technical Support: Provide guidance and technical assistance to makerspace members, helping them troubleshoot issues and optimize their fabrication processes.
Documentation: Document progress, including design iterations, fabrication techniques, and lessons learned, to facilitate knowledge sharing
What kind of person you are:
Currently enrolled in a relevant technical program (e.g., engineering, industrial design, fabrication technology, etc.)
Proficiency in CAD software (e.g. Fusion 360) and familiarity with design principles.
Familiarity with fabrication tools and techniques is a plus, such as laser cutting, CNC machining, 3D printing, woodworking, and metalworking. Extensive experience not required - we will train you!
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team and engage with makerspace members.
Passion for creativity, innovation, and lifelong learning, with a desire to contribute to a dynamic makerspace community.
In a shop like this, we have to be health and safety oriented. You will need to be too.
Benefits:
Hands-on experience in a collaborative makerspace environment.
Opportunity to work with cutting-edge tools and equipment.
Mentorship from experienced makerspace staff and industry professionals.
Networking opportunities with fellow makers and creative individuals.
Potential for academic credit or certification, subject to school requirements.
You’ll have access to makerspace resources and tools for personal projects and receive employee discounts on classes.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter highlighting their qualifications and passion for the maker movement. Please send your application to info@createmakerspace.com by June 3rd. The selection process will conclude by June 10th, with the successful candidate starting in Autumn.
Marketing Intern
Position: Marketing Intern
Start date: August 12th - September 9th 2024
End date: October 14th - December 31st 2024 (maximum duration = 20 weeks)
Location: Squamish BC (in person)
Hours: 16h - 24h/week. Flexible to suit your needs.
Pay: $20/h
Eligibility:
You must be enrolled in an academic program at a Canadian college or university full or part time.
You do not need to be actively studying at the time.
Recent graduates and international students are not eligible.
You must be a citizen of Canada, a permanent resident or have refugee status.
About Us:
Create Makerspace is an arts and culture hub in Squamish featuring a fully equipped shop for wood work, metal work, textiles, pottery and jewelry. We have been open since January 2024 offering memberships, classes, studio rentals and a design & fabrication service. Our mission is to create a well-equipped, accessible, inclusive community hub that makers, artists, and innovators can use for business, recreation and education.
We pride ourselves on a culture of inclusivity and equity. It is so important that anyone joining our team fits within that ethos and shares our values.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a motivated Marketing Intern to join our team and accelerate our marketing and community management efforts. The role offers an opportunity for you to independently take your ideas from start to finish with the support of an experienced marketing mentor. Brainstorm, plan, budget and execute marketing campaigns for a variety of events for Squamish’s creative community.
What you’ll be doing:
Marketing Assistance: Support other team members with creating content for our website, newsletter, social media and other marketing channels.
Website Upgrade: Update our existing website to feature new programming, including Design and Fabrication, Residency Programs, and Team Building events.
Community Management: Engage with community members on a day-to-day basis, creating a friendly and welcoming environment.
Event Management: Plan and execute, among other events, a quarterly membership event at the makerspace, including budgeting, marketing, and event logistics.
Class planning: Assist other team members in ongoing class management, as well as organizing and planning new classes and workshops.
What kind of person you are:
Excel at story-telling and creating compelling content through text, photo, and video media. You may already have ideas on how to improve this role description.
Networker and community-minded. You don’t need to be extroverted, but a passion for connecting people with what they need and building relationships will go a long way.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Experience with marketing tools like Squarespace, Mailchimp, Meta Ads Manager, etc is an asset, but not required.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively within a diverse team and engage with makerspace members.
Passion for creativity, innovation, and lifelong learning, with a desire to contribute to a dynamic makerspace community.
Benefits:
Hands-on experience in a collaborative makerspace environment.
Opportunity to learn and apply marketing knowledge in a growing business.
Mentorship from experienced makerspace staff and industry professionals.
Networking opportunities with fellow makers and creative individuals.
Potential for academic credit or certification, subject to school requirements.
You’ll have access to makerspace resources and tools for personal projects and receive employee discounts on classes.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit a resume and a cover letter highlighting their qualifications and passion for the maker movement. Please send your application to info@createmakerspace.com by June 3rd.
The selection process will conclude by June 10th, with the successful candidate starting in Autumn.