Shop Coordinator

The Shop Coordinator plays a vital role in ensuring the safety, functionality, and success of our educational programs. As a central member of our small team, the Shop Coordinator oversees our workshop operations–maintaining tools and equipment, sourcing and preparing class materials, and keeping the workshop stocked, cleaned, and organized. Related teaching opportunities may also be available.

We are looking for a team member who thrives in collaborative, mission-driven environments and shares our enthusiasm for the arts, hands-on learning, and community engagement.

This is a non-exempt position, with a range of 16-32 hours/week (including periodic weekends). The compensation range is $31-35/hour, plus benefits. We will begin reviewing applications on May 1st, but the position will remain open until filled.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain the proper working condition of all tools and equipment

Make regular modifications and improvements to shop flow

Procure and prepare class materials

Order and stock shop consumables (such as hardware, sandpaper, glue, rags, brushes, toilet paper, and trash bags)

Maintain workshop cleanliness and organization

Establish and maintain safety policies and practices

Orient new instructors to the workshop

Serve as a point of contact in the workshop when visitors and participants arrive

Contribute to a positive, inclusive, and mission-aligned organizational culture

Participate in weekly staff meetings

Handle additional duties as they emerge

Experience in a woodshop, makerspace, or similar hands-on environment

Strong working knowledge of shop tools, equipment, and safety practices

Core woodworking skills (such as proficiency with chop saws and table saws)

Experience teaching or facilitating woodworking classes or workshops is a plus

Strong organizational skills

Alignment with MAC's core values:

• Accessibility – we strive to be accessible, inclusive, and helpful to every member of our community
• Creativity – we encourage imagination and inventiveness
• Connection – we value building community through collaborative art-making
• Fun – we promote a joyful and playful atmosphere

Flexibility and problem-solving abilities to handle changing circumstances with a positive attitude

Combined paid time off (PTO) of 32 days per year, which includes vacation, sick leave, personal days, and holidays

Health insurance

Paid family and medical leave

Professional development opportunities

*Note: some benefits are prorated based on the number of hours worked per week, and other benefits are available only to employees working a minimum of 20 hours/week.