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City of Phoenix Maker Space HandsOn AmeriCorps VISTA Member

Close the technology gap by developing innovative programming and leading visitors in tinkering and exploring STEM content through hands-on approaches! Take the iWork Makers Space to the next level by leading the transition of the space to a sustainable community lead model. The VISTA member will be responsible for developing innovative maker programming, training and supervising Makerspace staff/volunteers and developing systems to keep the space operable into the future with a mostly volunteer crew. Goals this year include: (1) Continuing to develop and prototyping innovative maker activities and coordinating all aspects of Makerspace programming by staff and volunteers. (2) Researching prospective community agencies and groups that will generate resources for sustaining the Makerspace's inventory supply and workshop facilitation. (3) Increasing participation through development of a marketing plan and outreach efforts.

We are HandsOn Greater Phoenix's AmeriCorps VISTA program. All of our VISTA positions are for one year here in the Phoenix, Arizona metro area. VISTAs who move over 50 miles qualify for a relocation allowance as well as a settling in allowance. All of our VISTAs receive a modest living allowance of around $1,000/month, plus federal loans qualify for forbearance. After the completion of ones year of service they also qualify for around a $6,000 education award that can be used towards federal loans or for further education. To find out more about our benefits please follow this link: https://www.vistacampus.gov/in-service/benefits-service

APPLICATIONS WILL BE CONSIDERED ON A ROLLING BASIS UNTIL FILLED; PLEASE APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE FOR BEST CONSIDERATION

Position Qualifications: 
Requirements:
  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must be able to pass a Federal Background check
  • Must be able to work in the United States
Preferred qualities:
  • STEM experience
  • Community relations experience
  • Bachelor's degree