Help Build Community Through Creativity
Discover Burien is a community-based nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening our community through economic development, education, arts, and events. One of our most exciting initiatives is The Box Makerspace—a creative community workshop where people of all ages can learn new skills, create amazing projects, and bring their ideas to life.
We're looking for an energetic, organized, and hands-on Makerspace Manager who enjoys working with people as much as working with tools. If you're passionate about creativity, teaching, technology, and community building, we'd love to meet you.
This isn't just a job operating equipment—it's an opportunity to inspire creativity and help build one of South King County's premier community makerspaces.
What You'll Do
As the Makerspace Manager, you'll oversee the day-to-day operation of The Box Makerspace by:
- Creating a welcoming, inclusive environment for members and visitors
- Training and certifying members on makerspace equipment
- Maintaining and troubleshooting equipment
- Managing memberships, retail sales, equipment reservations, and daily operations
- Teaching workshops and assisting members with projects
- Maintaining inventory and ordering supplies
- Supervising volunteer mentors
- Ensuring a safe, clean, and organized workspace
- Working with Discover Burien staff to grow programming and community engagement
Equipment You'll Work With
Experience with some of the following is preferred (but we're happy to train the right person):
- 3D Printers
- Laser Engravers & Cutters
- CNC Routers
- CNC Plasma Cutting
- Vinyl Cutters
- Sewing Machines
- Woodworking Tools
- Metalworking Tools
- Hand & Power Tools
- Photography & Video Equipment
We're Looking For Someone Who...
- Loves creating and making things
- Enjoys teaching and helping others succeed
- Has outstanding customer service skills
- Is organized, dependable, and self-motivated
- Learns new technologies quickly
- Can troubleshoot equipment and solve problems
- Believes creativity brings communities together
Qualifications
- High school diploma (additional technical training or equivalent experience preferred)
- Valid Washington State Driver License
- Experience in education, fabrication, makerspaces, workshops, retail, or technical environments is highly desirable
- CPR/First Aid certification is a plus
Why Work at Discover Burien?
We're more than a nonprofit—we're community builders.
Every day, our team works to make Burien a more vibrant, connected, and creative place to live, work, and visit. As the Makerspace Manager, you'll have the opportunity to help people discover new skills, launch businesses, complete personal projects, and become part of an amazing creative community.
You'll see the direct impact of your work every day.
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
