Work With Us!

We are always in need of enthusiastic students to help staff our Lending Desk and labs and to work with faculty as Teaching Assistants.

Job Descriptions

Tech Advisor: Junior Tech Advisors work primarily as monitors and techs for the IDeATe laser cutters. Requirements include successful completion of all required safety trainings in addition to a short, in-person laser monitor training.  Students in this position can start immediately and could advance to be Senior Tech Advisors.  Senior tech advisors tackle more complex tasks, including running 3D printers and staffing our Open Fabrication Hours sessions. 

Lending Desk Attendant: The technology lending program at IDeATe has everything from virtual reality equipment, to cameras, to hand tools. The office also sells fabrication material to students in IDeATe courses. Lending desk attendants staff this office and handle checkouts and returns as well as restocking and organizing when needed. Students in this position also have the opportunity to help with facility work. This a great chance for students to acquaint themselves with IDeATe operations and is open to anyone.

Soft Technologies Studio Assistant: The Soft Technologies Studio (Hunt A4 and A31) is a workspace for soft technologies projects involving fiber and textile construction techniques.  The Soft Technologies Studio Assistant would be responsible for organizing and monitoring the classroom materials in the space, and letting IDeATe know when inventory levels are low.  Students in this position will assist other IDeATe students who might have questions on textile supplies, materials or techniques during their working shift and IDeATe Open Access Hours.  There will also be opportunities to assist with workshops as they are scheduled.  This position will involve about 8 hours a week.

Teaching Assistants:  Teaching assistants assist a class under the direction of the course instructor.  Some examples of duties could include getting supplies ready for class projects, classroom set-up, grading homework, and conducting review sessions with students.  Typically, this position is about 8 hours per week.  Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply.

How to apply

If you are interested in working with us, please:

1. Complete one of the following application forms:
   1.  IDeATe Teaching Assistant
   2.  IDeATe Facilities Assistant
      1. for Equipment Lending Officer, Laser Safety Monitor, & Senior Tech Advisor
   3. IDeATe Lab Assistant
      
      1. for Physical Computing Lab & Soft Technologies Lab Assistants
2. Review the Human Resources information for Student Workers, in particular the documents needed for the I-9 authorization (required for all student employees) and the ITA Language Certification (required for Teaching Assistants whose first language is not English).

Thank you!