Pay rate: $22-30/per hour
Location: 86A Sherman St., Cambridge, MA - in person
Hours: A highly flexible schedule is required to accommodate events on weekends, evenings, and occasionally during school-year transitions
Period: Year-round
Benefits: Free parking
The Experience:
The Tabling & Outreach Events Staff member is a dynamic, high-energy representative of The Robo Hub, serving as a dual-focused educator and marketing specialist. You will be the face of our organization at community festivals, schools, libraries, and trade shows, engaging with diverse audiences to demonstrate our technology and communicate our mission. This role requires a balance of technical instructional leadership and persuasive communication to drive program awareness and lead generation.
At The Robo Hub we provide amazing, tech-oriented events. You don’t have to be an engineer to run these events! We’ll train you on any technology you need to know, so we just need you to be excited to learn. With larger events you will have the support of other event staff.
About you:
You should have:
- Experience working with large groups of school-aged children
- An outgoing attitude, flexible approach to dealing with the unexpected, and comfort speaking in front of groups
- Experience with ANY of the following: engineering, robotics, coding, digital animation, or 3D CAD modeling
- Strong customer service skills with both children and adults
- Strong organizational skills (you probably LOVE a good checklist)
- The ability to move around for extended periods throughout your shift, and lift and carry objects up to 30 lbs.
- The ability to pass a background check in keeping with guidelines set by the MA Department of Early Education and Care (EEC).
- Have or be prepared to obtain First AID and CPR Certifications
- Reliable means of transportation
Core Responsibilities:
Instructional Leadership & Demonstrations
- Technical Demos: Lead hands-on educational activities using Robo Hub technology, including LegoBots, Ozobots, Indibots, 3D printers, and Robo-dogs, etc.
- Audience Adaptation: Adapt educational presentations and activities for various age groups and settings, from formal school events to high-traffic public festivals
- Public Education: Clearly communicate the educational value of robotics and AI through professional engagement with parents and children
Marketing & Sales Execution
- The "Pitch": Deliver a compelling "pitch" to effectively communicate The Robo Hub's mission and value proposition to attending community
- Lead Generation: Proactively collect contact information and registrations from interested families using QR codes and digital sign-up forms
- Program Promotion: Effectively present Robo Hub offerings (RoboClub, Preschool, Summer Camps, Birthday Parties) to encourage enrollments and inquiries
Logistics & Event Management
- Setup & Teardown: Manage the full event lifecycle, including approximately 1 hour for setup (packing the marketing cart and required materials), setting up at the event, and teardown (packing materials and organizing back into storage at Hub location)
- Material Readiness: Ensure all educational materials, marketing collateral (flyers, brochures), and technology are prepared prior to event
- Site Management: Coordinate onsite with staff, managing designated roles for technical demonstrations, registration signups and community engagement
- Post-Event Reporting: Conduct "retrospectives" after events to document performance metrics such as sign-up counts and exposure
QualificationsExperience & Education
- Professional Background: Prior experience in field marketing, public outreach, or sales is highly preferred
- Educational Foundation: A passion for education and a fundamental understanding of STEM or robotics technology
- Communication Skills: Confident social skills with the ability to engage with families, children, and professional partners with high energy
Core Competencies
- Executive Skills: Strong organizational ability to manage complex event logistics and maintain a descriptive internal calendar
- Technical Aptitude: Comfort learning and demonstrating various robotics platforms (e.g., Ozobots, Indi bots, and Lego-based systems)
- Reliability: Ability to work unsupervised while maintaining high professional standards
Requirements
- Mobility: Must possess reliable access to personal transportation for travel to various offsite event locations
- Flexibility: A highly flexible schedule is required to accommodate events on weekends, evenings, and occasionally during school-year transitions
- Employment Type: Positions are available on a per-diem or year-round staffing model
The Robo Hub is an emerging community center focused on cultivating an inter-generational space for exciting STEAM programming. We seek to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment that reflects the full diversity of the Cambridge community, so we encourage all interested individuals to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, religion, age, national origin, disability, or any other protected category. Women, minorities, veterans, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply:
Apply through Indeed. If you have materials that showcase why you’re a great fit, that shows off how your personality will help you shine in this public-facing, high-energy role submit to [email protected] along with your resume as well.
About Us:
Based in Cambridge, MA The Robo Hub provides youth with STEAM enrichment programs and plans to grow into a community center for tech-enthusiasts of all ages. Our team is composed of people educators with extensive experience in the STEAM-education space who all have a passion for project-based learning. We create engaging and memorable experiences that deliver learning, fun, and inspiration. Our mission is to inspire young people through positive experiences with technology to become the leaders and creators of the future.
The Robo Hub is a strategic partner of Boston Tech Initiative (BTI), the Massachusetts 501(c)(3) affiliate partner program for FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC).
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have working with school-age children in a group setting?"
Ability to Relocate:
- Cambridge, MA 02140: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
