Makerspace Steward Program

What is a Makerspace Steward?

Stewards help support our community and our workshop by being friendly and knowledgeable members. They exchange their time for free makerspace visits, discounted classes and other benefits (see below).

We are looking for two types of stewards: shop stewards who are familiar with the tools and skills of their discipline and community stewards who are welcoming, organized and community-minded.

Interested in becoming a steward? Read the description and benefits below and then send us an email.

Shop Steward

Responsibilities: 

  • Assist members with project advice and using shop tools safely

  • Help with shop maintenance tasks as assigned

  • Be present in the community through working on their own projects

  • Assist with shop clean-up and closing tasks

  • Able to commit to at least two shifts per month (4 hour shifts between 12pm - 9pm on Tuesday - Sunday).

Experience:

  • Friendly, helpful, problem solver

  • Certified in Wood Tools 1 + 2 or Metal Tools 1 + 2 (when ready)

  • Experienced in one of our core disciplines:

    • Woodworking

      • Confident in recognizing and correcting unsafe practices

      • Able to troubleshoot basic tool issues (such as changing blades, or identifying that repair are needed) 

      • Comfortable providing advice to new woodworkers on basic skills

    • Metalworking 

      • Confident in recognizing and correcting unsafe practices

      • Able to troubleshoot basic tool issues (such as changing blades, or identifying that repair are needed) 

      • Comfortable providing advice to new metalworkers on basic skills

    • Textiles 

      • Confident in troubleshooting sewing machine problems

      • Able to demonstrate proper usage of the serger, walking foot and embroidery machine (we can teach on our specific machines!)

      • Adept at reading patterns and making alterations

Community Steward

Responsibilities: 

  • Assist members with membership questions and taking payments at the front desk

  • Able to commit to at least two shifts per month (4 hour shifts between 12pm - 9pm on Tuesday - Sunday).

  • Provide tours of the shop to visitors

  • Work on projects for the makerspace

  • Help with tasks to keep the makerspace clean and welcoming

  • Assist with classes and workshops as needed, such as preparing the space, checking students in and prepping materials. 

  • Assist with organizing and running community events such as member parties and craft markets.

Experience:

  • Outgoing connector who is happy to chat with members

  • Organized and detail oriented

  • Interested in learning skills in the makerspace

Benefits of being a steward

We appreciate our volunteers enormously - the makerspace won’t run without them. As a token of our appreciation, stewards receive:

  • 30% off classes and workshops.

  • 60 minutes of free CNC and laser cutting time each month (training required).

  • For each 4 hours worked, receive one free punch pass to be used at any time (or $50 towards your monthly membership). 

  • Work on your own projects when not needed by members.

  • Become a part of our vibrant creative community and meet other makers!